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CVE-2012-3008

8.5 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in OSIsoft PI OPC DA Interface before 2.3.20.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by sending packet data during the processing of messages assoc…

Published Jul 20, 2012osisoftCWE-119EPSS 4.68%

Overview

CVE-2012-3008 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting osisoft pi_opc_da_interface. It was published on July 20, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in OSIsoft PI OPC DA Interface before 2.3.20.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by sending packet data during the processing of messages associated with OPC items.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from osisoft. Update pi_opc_da_interface 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
osisoftpi_opc_da_interface0Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/84091Refsecunia.com/advisories/49986Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54609Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-201-01.pdfRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77131Refosvdb.org/84091Refsecunia.com/advisories/49986Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54609Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-201-01.pdfRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77131

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3008?

CVE-2012-3008 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting osisoft pi_opc_da_interface. It was published on July 20, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-3008?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-3008?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from osisoft. Update pi_opc_da_interface 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-2012-3008?

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