CVE-2012-0269 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 27 Apr 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted image file in JustSystems office applications.

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-2012-0269?

CVE-2012-0269 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 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

Buffer overflow in JustSystems Ichitaro 2011 Sou, Ichitaro 2006 through 2011, Ichitaro Government 2006 through 2010, Ichitaro Portable with oreplug, Ichitaro Viewer, JUST School, JUST School 2009 and 2010, JUST Jump 4, JUST Frontier, oreplug, Shuriken Pro4, Shuriken 2007 through 2010, Shuriken Pro4 Corporate Edition, Shuriken CE/2007 through CE/2009 Corporate Edition, Shuriken 2010 Corporate Edition, Rekishimail Sengokubusho no missho, and Bakumatsushishi no missho allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0269?

It affects 11 products.

Products include Justsystems Ichitaro, Justsystems Ichitaro Portable With Oreplug, Justsystems Ichitaro Viewer, Justsystems Just Frontier, Justsystems Just Jump, Justsystems Just School and 5 more.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0269?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0269 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-2012-0269 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0269 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7x99-5fhm-jf5v.