CVE-2012-0916 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG image in a chat message, requiring user interaction to view the message.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0916?
CVE-2012-0916 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in RenRen Talk 2.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image in a chat message, as demonstrated using a PNG file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0916?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Renren Renren Talk.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0916?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0916 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-2012-0916 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0916 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4cwm-fr3q-8q5g.