CVE-2016-4512 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.3 Published 3 Jul 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the ELCSimulator component of Eaton ELCSoft.

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-2016-4512?

CVE-2016-4512 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in ELCSimulator in Eaton ELCSoft 2.4.01 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long packet.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4512?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Eaton Elcsoft.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4512?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4512 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-2016-4512 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4512 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-86v2-qcjx-j4pq.