CVE-2012-4607 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 17 Jan 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on EMC NetWorker servers via a buffer overflow in the nsrindexd service using crafted SunRPC data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-4607?

CVE-2012-4607 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jan 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in nsrindexd in EMC NetWorker 7.5.x and 7.6.x before 7.6.5, and 8.x before 8.0.0.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SunRPC data.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4607?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Networker.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4607?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4607 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-2012-4607 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4607 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8hx8-vq69-hf44.