CVE-2012-0254 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Honeywell HMIWeb Browser ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.

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-2012-0254?

CVE-2012-0254 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Sep 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 the HMIWeb Browser HSCDSPRenderDLL ActiveX control in Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) Experion R2xx, R30x, R31x, and R400.x; Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS) Enterprise Building Manager R400 and R410.1; and Honeywell Environmental Combustion and Controls (ECC) SymmetrE R410.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0254?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Honeywell Enterprise Building Manager, Honeywell Experion, Honeywell Symmetre.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0254?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0254 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-2012-0254 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0254 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6whg-2qc2-5q4g.

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