CVE-2012-0227 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in the VSFlexGrid ActiveX control when processing long file names.
- 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-2012-0227?
CVE-2012-0227 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 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
Buffer overflow in the VSFlex7.VSFlexGrid ActiveX control in ComponentOne FlexGrid 7.1, as used in Open Automation Software OPC Systems.NET, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long archive file name argument to the Archive method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0227?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Componentone Flexgrid, Opcsystems Opcsystems.net.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0227?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0227 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-2012-0227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0227 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2012-5311, GHSA-7x84-8xx4-v633.