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CVE-2012-1801

7.7 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) COM and (2) ActiveX controls in ABB WebWare Server, WebWare SDK, Interlink Module, S4 OPC Server, QuickTeach, RobotStudio S4, and RobotStudio Lite allow…

Published Apr 18, 2012abbCWE-119EPSS 1.55%

Overview

CVE-2012-1801 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting abb interlink_module. It was published on April 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) COM and (2) ActiveX controls in ABB WebWare Server, WebWare SDK, Interlink Module, S4 OPC Server, QuickTeach, RobotStudio S4, and RobotStudio Lite allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from abb. Update interlink_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/48693Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/52888Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-095-01A.pdfRefwww05.abb.com/global/scot/scot348.nsf/veritydisplay/35df9dc4a94ae83ac12579ca0043acc1/%24file/SI10231A2%20rev%200.pdfRefsecunia.com/advisories/48693Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/52888Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-095-01A.pdfRefwww05.abb.com/global/scot/scot348.nsf/veritydisplay/35df9dc4a94ae83ac12579ca0043acc1/%24file/SI10231A2%20rev%200.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1801?

CVE-2012-1801 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting abb interlink_module. It was published on April 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-1801?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-1801?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from abb. Update interlink_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-1801?

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