CVE-2012-4598 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash Internet Explorer via a crafted website exploiting an ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician.
- 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-2012-4598?
CVE-2012-4598 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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
An unspecified ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) before 6.4, and ePO-MVT, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a crafted web site.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4598?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Mcafee Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician, Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4598?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4598 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2012-4598 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4598 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8wq-8x3g-w4wh.