CVE-2012-2271 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the SkinCrafter ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2012-2271?
CVE-2012-2271 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 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
Buffer overflow in the InitLicenKeys function in a certain ActiveX control in SkinCrafter3_vs2005.dll in SkinCrafter 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the first argument (aka the reg_name argument).
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skincrafter Skincrafter.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2271 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-2012-2271 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2271 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56q2-h57r-pprj.