CVE-2012-4552 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3D model file due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the PLIB library.
- 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-2012-4552?
CVE-2012-4552 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 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 error function in ssg/ssgParser.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3d model file that triggers a long error message, as demonstrated by a .ase file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4552?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Steve J Baker Plib.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4552?
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-2012-4552 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4552 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-4552, GHSA-qf24-m9p7-6g9v.