CVE-2012-2290 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 18 Oct 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications by sending crafted TCP messages.

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-2012-2290?

CVE-2012-2290 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The client in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted message over a TCP communication channel.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2290?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Networker Module for Microsoft Applications.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2290?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2290 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2012-2290 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2290 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8j7f-hv3h-7vhf.