CVE-2012-0267 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted parameter in the NTR ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- 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-2012-0267?
CVE-2012-0267 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
The StopModule method in the NTR ActiveX control before 2.0.4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted lModule parameter that triggers use of an arbitrary memory address as a function pointer.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0267?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ntrglobal Ntr Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0267?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0267 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-2012-0267 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0267 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87hm-4q3x-5frq.