CVE-2012-4708 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on 3S CODESYS Gateway-Server via a crafted packet due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

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-2012-4708?

CVE-2012-4708 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in 3S CODESYS Gateway-Server before 2.3.9.27 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4708?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 3s-Software Codesys Gateway-Server.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4708?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4708 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-2012-4708 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4708 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7xf5-mxr3-wr6m.

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