CVE-2012-0650 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the system via a buffer overflow in the macOS DirectoryService Proxy.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-0650?

CVE-2012-0650 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 Sep 2012. It can be exploited over the network.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the DirectoryService Proxy in DirectoryService in Apple Mac OS X through 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0650?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0650?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0650 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-2012-0650 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0650 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q37j-wjjq-jr9j.

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