CVE-2012-4956
critical
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
10.0
VIR risk
10.0
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of VOL elements in an SRS record.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| novell | file_reporter | 1.0.2 | |
References
- http://osvdb.org/87574
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/273371
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2012/11/16/nfr-agent-buffer-vulnerabilites-cve-2012-4959
- http://osvdb.org/87574
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/273371
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2012/11/16/nfr-agent-buffer-vulnerabilites-cve-2012-4959
CWEs
CWE-119
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.