CVE-2012-0242

Description

Format string vulnerability in Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message string.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.09% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-047-01.pdf us government resource patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52051 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0242?
CVE-2012-0242 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0242?
To fix CVE-2012-0242, 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-2012-0242 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0242 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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