CVE-2012-4333 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Samsung NET-i viewer ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2012-4333?
CVE-2012-4333 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackupToAvi method in the (1) UMS_Ctrl 1.5.1.1 and (2) UMS_Ctrl_STW 2.0.1.0 ActiveX controls in Samsung NET-i viewer 1.37.120316 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the fname parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4333?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Net-I Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4333?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4333 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-2012-4333 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4333 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w48m-gwjw-75cg.