CVE-2012-6349 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mdb file in IBM Notes due to a buffer overflow in the KeyView IDOL parser.
- 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-2012-6349?
CVE-2012-6349 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes, published on 18 Jul 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 .mdb parser in Autonomy KeyView IDOL, as used in IBM Notes 8.5.x before 8.5.3 FP4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka SPR KLYH92XL3W.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6349?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Autonomy Keyview Idol, Ibm Lotus Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6349?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6349 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-2012-6349 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6349 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4h9v-gg55-hx7g.