CVE-2012-6429

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in the PrepareSync method in the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies before 2.5.1.12123_2_7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the password argument.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 56.95% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23136 exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81160 vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-01/0036.html exploit mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57249 vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/119423/Samsung-Kies-2.5.0.12114_1-Buffer-Overflow.html exploit
http://osvdb.org/89118 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6429?
CVE-2012-6429 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-6429?
To fix CVE-2012-6429, 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-2012-6429 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-6429 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~57% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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