CVE-2012-0229 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Mar 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted sessions to the Data Archiver service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-0229?

CVE-2012-0229 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Mar 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Data Archiver service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian 4.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted session on TCP port 14000 to (1) ihDataArchiver.exe or (2) ihDataArchiver_x64.exe.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0229?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0229?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0229 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-2012-0229 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0229 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c3qw-qpq4-7674.