CVE-2012-0266 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the NTR ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable methods.
- 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-2012-0266?
CVE-2012-0266 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NTR ActiveX control before 2.0.4.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long bstrUrl parameter to the StartModule method, (2) a long bstrParams parameter to the Check method, a long bstrUrl parameter to the (3) Download or (4) DownloadModule method during construction of a .ntr pathname, or a long bstrUrl parameter to the (5) Download or (6) DownloadModule method during construction of a URL.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0266?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ntrglobal Ntr Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0266?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0266 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-2012-0266 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0266 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4cp-fvmv-q37j.