Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-6558
Heap-based buffer overflow in HeavenTools PE Explorer 1.99 R6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the size value for a string in the resource section of a Portable Executable (PE) file.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2012-6558
- cpe:2.3:a:heaventools:pe_explorer:1.99.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-6558
9.42%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 94 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-6558
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-6558
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-6558
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53618
PE Explorer Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://waleedassar.blogspot.com/2012/05/pe-explorer-heap-overflow-vulnerability.html
waliedassar: PE Explorer Heap Overflow VulnerabilityExploit
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75742
PE Explorer PE files buffer overflow CVE-2012-6558 Vulnerability Report
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