CVE-2012-5947 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the vsflex7l 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-2012-5947?
CVE-2012-5947 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 vsflex7l ActiveX control in IBM SPSS SamplePower 3.0 before FP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Spss Samplepower.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5947 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-2012-5947 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5947 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gxhm-jmvr-p85c.