CVE-2012-2429 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 25 May 2012 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on xArrow servers due to an invalid read operation, requiring immediate upgrades.

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-2012-2429?

CVE-2012-2429 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

The server in xArrow before 3.4.1 performs an invalid read operation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2429?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xarrow Xarrow.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2429?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2429 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-2012-2429 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2429 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wvvw-qr83-rrm4.