CVE-2012-6275 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 24 Feb 2013 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can trigger stack-based buffer overflows in BigAnt IM Message Server via crafted requests, potentially causing crashes or code execution.

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-2012-6275?

CVE-2012-6275 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in AntDS.exe in BigAntSoft BigAnt IM Message Server allow remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via (1) the filename header in an SCH request or (2) the userid component in a DUPF request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6275?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bigantsoft Bigant Im Message Server.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6275?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6275 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-2012-6275 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-6275 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8jm2-5j3f-p7pq.