Buffer overflow in Steve J Baker Plib

CVE-2012-4552

Stack-based buffer overflow in the error function in ssg/ssgParser.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3d model file that triggers a long error message, as demonstrated by a .ase file.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.100 (95.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4552?
CVE-2012-4552 is a vulnerability in Steve J Baker Plib, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2012-11-18.
Is CVE-2012-4552 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.