CVE-2012-4598 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

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.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8wq-8x3g-w4wh.

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