CVE-2012-0306 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted backup file in Symantec Ghost Solution Suite.
- 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-2012-0306?
CVE-2012-0306 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 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
Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 2.x through 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted backup file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0306?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0306?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0306 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-2012-0306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0306 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx5j-f8q4-wj7h.