CVE-2012-2288 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the EMC NetWorker RPC service.
- 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-2012-2288?
CVE-2012-2288 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Sep 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2288?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Emc Networker.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2288 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-2012-2288 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-2288 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrqq-j9pv-4jjp.