CVE-2012-0227

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in the VSFlex7.VSFlexGrid ActiveX control in ComponentOne FlexGrid 7.1, as used in Open Automation Software OPC Systems.NET, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long archive file name argument to the Archive method.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.62% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-012-01A.pdf us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51601 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72604 vdb entry
http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=406 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0227?
CVE-2012-0227 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0227?
To fix CVE-2012-0227, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0227 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0227 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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