CVE-2012-6558 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PE file in PE Explorer.
- 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-2012-6558?
CVE-2012-6558 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 HeavenTools PE Explorer 1.99 R6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the size value for a string in the resource section of a Portable Executable (PE) file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6558?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Heaventools Pe Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6558?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6558 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-2012-6558 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6558 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fpj9-fh8c-26wh.