CVE-2012-4886 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Kingsoft WPS Office triggered by a long BSTR string.
- 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-2012-4886?
CVE-2012-4886 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Mar 2014. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in wpsio.dll in Kingsoft WPS Office 2012 possibly 8.1.0.3238 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long BSTR string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4886?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kingsoft Office 2012.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4886?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4886 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-2012-4886 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4886 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx79-wghx-8337.