CVE-2013-0656 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted website exploiting a buffer overflow in a third-party ActiveX component.
- 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-2013-0656?
CVE-2013-0656 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 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 a third-party ActiveX component in Siemens SIMATIC RF-MANAGER 2008, and RF-MANAGER Basic 3.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0656?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Siemens Simatic Rf-Manager, Siemens Simatic Rf-Manager 2008.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0656?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0656 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-2013-0656 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0656 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rvv5-j79h-fh8w.