CVE-2012-0201 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious WorkStation file in IBM Personal Communications.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0201?
CVE-2012-0201 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Mar 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in pcspref.dll in pcsws.exe in IBM Personal Communications 5.9.x before 5.9.8 and 6.0.x before 6.0.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long profile string in a WorkStation (aka .ws) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0201?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Personal Communications.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0201?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0201 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-0201 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0201 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-464w-6g2x-m9qj.