Heap-based buffer overflow in NFRAgent.exe in Novell File Reporter 1.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large number of VOL elements in an SRS record.
Published 2012-11-18 19:55:01
Updated 2013-05-03 03:25:40
Source CERT/CC
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Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4956

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 15.06%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 96 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

Metasploit modules for CVE-2012-4956

  • NFR Agent Heap Overflow Vulnerability
    Disclosure Date: 2012-11-16
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    auxiliary/dos/http/novell_file_reporter_heap_bof
    This module exploits a heap overflow in NFRAgent.exe, a component of Novell File Reporter (NFR). The vulnerability occurs when handling requests of name "SRS", where NFRAgent.exe fails to generate a response in a secure way, copying user controlled data into a fixe

CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4956

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
10.0
HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
10.0
10.0
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2012-4956

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Products affected by CVE-2012-4956

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