CVE-2012-5946 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the c1sizer 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-2012-5946?
CVE-2012-5946 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
Buffer overflow in the c1sizer ActiveX control in C1sizer.ocx in IBM SPSS SamplePower 3.0 before FP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long TabCaption string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5946?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Spss Samplepower.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5946?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5946 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-2012-5946 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-5946 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cvrm-5m6p-mw3w.