CVE-2012-2427 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 25 May 2012 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on xArrow servers via heap-based buffer overflow triggered by invalid free operations.

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-2012-2427?

CVE-2012-2427 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 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 the server in xArrow before 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via packets that trigger an invalid free operation.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2427?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xarrow Xarrow.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2427?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2427 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-2012-2427 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2427 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cxq7-322m-mc8v.