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CVE-2012-2515

9.3 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the KeyHelp.KeyCtrl.1 ActiveX control in KeyHelp.ocx 1.2.312 in KeyWorks KeyHelp Module (aka the HTML Help component), as used in EMC Documentum Application…

Published Jul 5, 2012emcCWE-119EPSS 27.59%

Overview

CVE-2012-2515 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting emc captiva_quickscan_pro. It was published on July 5, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the KeyHelp.KeyCtrl.1 ActiveX control in KeyHelp.ocx 1.2.312 in KeyWorks KeyHelp Module (aka the HTML Help component), as used in EMC Documentum ApplicationXtender Desktop 5.4; EMC Captiva Quickscan Pro 4.6 SP1; GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Historian 3.1, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5; GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX 5.0 and 5.1; GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Pulse 1.0; GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Batch Execution 5.6; GE Intelligent Platforms SI7 I/O Driver 7.20 through 7.42; and other products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the second argument to the (1) JumpMappedID or (2) JumpURL method.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update captiva_quickscan_pro 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

Refretrogod.altervista.org/9sg_emc_keyhelp.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/36905Refsecunia.com/advisories/36914Refsupport.ge-ip.com/support/resources/sites/GE_FANUC_SUPPORT/content/live/KB/14000/KB14863/en_US/GEIP12-04%20Security%20Advisory%20-%20Proficy%20HTML%20Help.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36546Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-131-02.pdfRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2793Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2795Refretrogod.altervista.org/9sg_emc_keyhelp.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/36905

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2515?

CVE-2012-2515 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting emc captiva_quickscan_pro. It was published on July 5, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2515?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2515?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update captiva_quickscan_pro 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-2012-2515?

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