Buffer overflow in Asus Ipswcom_activex_component
CVE-2012-4924
Buffer overflow in the CxDbgPrint function in the ipswcom.dll ActiveX component 1.0.0.1 for ASUS Net4Switch 1.0.0020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the Alert method.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.843 (99.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Asus Ipswcom_activex_component — versions 1.0.0.1
- Asus Net4switch — versions 1.0.0020
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- 48125 (x_refsource_SECUNIA, third-party-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- 52110 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- 79438 (x_refsource_OSVDB, vdb-entry)
- net4switch-activex-bo(73384) (vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF)
- 18538 (Exploit, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4924?
- CVE-2012-4924 is a vulnerability in Asus Ipswcom_activex_component, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2012-09-15.
- Is CVE-2012-4924 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.