CVE-2012-5945 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 30 Apr 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Vsflex8l ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger.

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-2012-5945?

CVE-2012-5945 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Apr 2013. 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

Multiple buffer overflows in the Vsflex8l ActiveX control in IBM SPSS SamplePower 3.0 before FP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) ComboList or (2) ColComboList property value.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5945?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Spss Samplepower.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5945?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5945 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-2012-5945 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5945 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w22q-p8f6-9pph.