CVE-2012-6570 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 20 Jun 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Huawei routers and switches via heap-based buffer overflow in the HTTP module.

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-2012-6570?

CVE-2012-6570 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jun 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The HTTP module in the (1) Branch Intelligent Management System (BIMS) and (2) web management components on Huawei AR routers and S2000, S3000, S3500, S3900, S5100, S5600, S7800, and S8500 switches does not check whether HTTP data is longer than the value of the Content-Length field, which allows remote HTTP servers to conduct heap-based buffer overflow attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted response.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6570?

It affects 18 products.

Products include Huawei Ar 18-1x, Huawei Ar 18-2x, Huawei Ar 18-3x, Huawei Ar 19\/29\/49, Huawei Ar 28\/46, Huawei S2000 and 12 more.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6570?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6570 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-2012-6570 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6570 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as CVE-2012-4966, GHSA-33q9-hj3m-p778.