CVE-2012-0284 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Cisco WVC200 cameras via a stack-based buffer overflow in the PlayerPT 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-2012-0284?
CVE-2012-0284 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 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 SetSource method in the Cisco Linksys PlayerPT ActiveX control 1.0.0.15 in PlayerPT.ocx on the Cisco WVC200 Wireless-G PTZ Internet video camera allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in the first argument (aka the sURL argument).
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0284?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Linksys Playerpt Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0284?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0284 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-2012-0284 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0284 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fwh-jp92-hm8g.