CVE-2012-5306 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the camera's ActiveX control via a long string, potentially executing arbitrary code or causing a crash.
- 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-2012-5306?
CVE-2012-5306 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SelectDirectory method in DcsCliCtrl.dll in Camera Stream Client ActiveX Control, as used in D-Link DCS-5605 PTZ IP Network Camera, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string argument.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5306?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Dlink Camera Stream Client Activex Control, Dlink Dcs-5605 Ptz Ip Network Camera.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5306?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5306 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-2012-5306 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5306 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xv87-mrpm-wc53.