CVE-2012-4924 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the ASUS Net4Switch ActiveX component, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerable method.
- 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-2012-4924?
CVE-2012-4924 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 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
Buffer overflow in the CxDbgPrint function in the ipswcom.dll ActiveX component 1.0.0.1 for ASUS Net4Switch 1.0.0020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the Alert method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4924?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Asus Ipswcom Activex Component, Asus Net4switch.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4924?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4924 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-2012-4924 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4924 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ww3r-35r8-mxqp.