CVE-2012-4250 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 13 Aug 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Samsung NET-i viewer ActiveX control.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2012-4250?

CVE-2012-4250 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the RequestScreenOptimization function in the XProcessControl.ocx ActiveX control in msls31.dll in Samsung NET-i viewer 1.37 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the first argument.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4250?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Net-I Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4250?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4250 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-2012-4250 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4250 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-83xj-wgx6-qphf.