CVE-2012-4711 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in WellinTech KingView via a crafted packet to kingMess.exe.
- 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-2012-4711?
CVE-2012-4711 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in kingMess.exe 65.20.2003.10300 in WellinTech KingView 6.52, kingMess.exe 65.20.2003.10400 in KingView 6.53, and kingMess.exe 65.50.2011.18049 in KingView 6.55 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted packet.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4711?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wellintech Kingview.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4711?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4711 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-2012-4711 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4711 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fg48-5fcg-jjv7.