CVE-2012-0708

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the Ole API in the CQOle ActiveX control in cqole.dll in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.1 before 7.1.1.9, 7.1.2 before 7.1.2.6, and 8.0.0 before 8.0.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page that leverages a RegisterSchemaRepoFromFileByDbSet function-prototype mismatch.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 66.57% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026958 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73492 vdb entry
http://osvdb.org/81443 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21591705 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53170 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/48933 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0708?
CVE-2012-0708 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0708?
To fix CVE-2012-0708, 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-2012-0708 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0708 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~67% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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