CVE-2012-6553 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PE file in Resource Hacker.
- 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-2012-6553?
CVE-2012-6553 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in Resource Hacker 3.6.0.92 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Portable Executable (PE) file with a resource section containing a string that has many tab or line feed characters.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6553?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Angusj Resource Hacker.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6553?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6553 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-2012-6553 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6553 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-96p6-g5p3-jx2m.