CVE-2012-0230 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted TCP packets to GE Proficy Plant Applications.

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-2012-0230?

CVE-2012-0230 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

PRRDS.exe in the Proficy Remote Data Service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TCP session on port 12299.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0230?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ge Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0230?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0230 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-2012-0230 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0230 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7p5x-587m-mm26.

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