CVE-2012-5409 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Siemens SiPass integrated servers by sending crafted IOCP RPC messages over the network.

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-2012-5409?

CVE-2012-5409 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

AscoServer.exe in the server in Siemens SiPass integrated MP2.6 and earlier does not properly handle IOCP RPC messages received over an Ethernet network, which allows remote attackers to write data to any memory location and consequently execute arbitrary code via crafted messages, as demonstrated by an arbitrary pointer dereference attack or a buffer overflow attack.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5409?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Sipass Integrated.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5409?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5409 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-2012-5409 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5409 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q4x4-498h-293w.

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