CVE-2012-4980 Memory corruption in n/a
Stack-based buffer overflows in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4980?
CVE-2012-4980 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CFProfile.exe in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility 8.0.38 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4980?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Toshiba Configfree Utility.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4980?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4980 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-2012-4980 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4980 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gmr-2pr2-53jf.