CVE-2012-3423 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code, crash the application, or read memory via a crafted Java applet in the IcedTea-Web browser plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-3423?
CVE-2012-3423 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The IcedTea-Web plugin before 1.2.1 does not properly handle NPVariant NPStrings without NUL terminators, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), obtain sensitive information from memory, or execute arbitrary code via a crafted Java applet.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3423?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Icedtea-Web.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3423?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-3423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3423 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3423, GHSA-wg7g-m9g6-qcmw.