CVE-2012-2559 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in WellinTech KingHistorian via crafted packets.
- 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-2012-2559?
CVE-2012-2559 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jul 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WellinTech KingHistorian 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer write) via a crafted packet to TCP port 5678.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2559?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wellintech Kinghistorian.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2559?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2559 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-2012-2559 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2559 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcpc-v53r-2wxj.