CVE-2012-0708 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in the ClearQuest ActiveX control.
- 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-2012-0708?
CVE-2012-0708 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the Ole API in the CQOle ActiveX control in cqole.dll in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.1 before 7.1.1.9, 7.1.2 before 7.1.2.6, and 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page that leverages a RegisterSchemaRepoFromFileByDbSet function-prototype mismatch.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0708?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Rational Clearquest.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0708?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0708 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-2012-0708 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0708 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2010-4601 Other in n/a
- CVE-2011-1390 SQL injection in n/a
- CVE-2010-2517 Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM Rational ClearQuest before 7.1.1.02 have unknown impact and attack vectors, as demonstrated by an AppScan report.
- CVE-2008-5329 Missing authorization in n/a
- CVE-2007-5090 Other in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mvvm-h767-v89f.