CVE-2012-1831 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on WellinTech KingView systems by sending a crafted packet to TCP port 555.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-1831?
CVE-2012-1831 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jul 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in WellinTech KingView 6.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to TCP port 555.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wellintech Kingview.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1831 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-2012-1831 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-1831 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jw5x-9h34-q83r.