CVE-2012-0245 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted Netscan packets in ABB Robot Communications Runtime due to stack-based buffer overflows.

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-2012-0245?

CVE-2012-0245 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RobNetScanHost.exe in ABB Robot Communications Runtime before 5.14.02, as used in ABB Interlink Module, IRC5 OPC Server, PC SDK, PickMaster 3 and 5, RobView 5, RobotStudio, WebWare SDK, and WebWare Server, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) 0xA or (2) 0xE Netscan packet.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0245?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Abb Interlink Module, Abb Irc5 Opc Server, Abb Pc Sdk, Abb Pickmaster 3, Abb Pickmaster 5, Abb Robot Communications Runtime and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0245?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0245 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-2012-0245 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0245 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wh5q-r96c-q2v4.

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