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CVE-2012-3022

8.5 · HIGH

The SaveToFile method in a certain ActiveX control in TrendDisplay.dll in Canary Labs TrendLink 9.0.2.27051 and earlier does not properly restrict the creation of files, which allows remote attacke…

Published Apr 16, 2013canarylabsCWE-264EPSS 1.29%

Overview

CVE-2012-3022 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting canarylabs trendlink. It was published on April 16, 2013 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

The SaveToFile method in a certain ActiveX control in TrendDisplay.dll in Canary Labs TrendLink 9.0.2.27051 and earlier does not properly restrict the creation of files, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via a crafted web site.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from canarylabs. Update trendlink 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
canarylabstrendlink0Affected

References

Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-098-01.pdfRefics-cert.us-cert.gov/pdf/ICSA-13-098-01.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3022?

CVE-2012-3022 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting canarylabs trendlink. It was published on April 16, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-3022?

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-2012-3022?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from canarylabs. Update trendlink 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-2012-3022?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-3022 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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