CVE-2012-4956 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in Novell File Reporter by sending crafted SRS records.
- 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-2012-4956?
CVE-2012-4956 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of VOL elements in an SRS record.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4956?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell File Reporter.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4956?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4956 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-2012-4956 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4956 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-72x7-fjwv-3c75.