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CVE-2012-5306

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SelectDirectory method in DcsCliCtrl.dll in Camera Stream Client ActiveX Control, as used in D-Link DCS-5605 PTZ IP Network Camera, allows remote attackers to cau…

Published Oct 6, 2012dlinkCWE-119EPSS 12.12%

Overview

CVE-2012-5306 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dlink camera_stream_client_activex_control. It was published on October 6, 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SelectDirectory method in DcsCliCtrl.dll in Camera Stream Client ActiveX Control, as used in D-Link DCS-5605 PTZ IP Network Camera, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string argument.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update camera_stream_client_activex_control 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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0154.htmlRefosvdb.org/80663Refsecunia.com/advisories/48602Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/18673Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/52769Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74447Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0154.htmlRefosvdb.org/80663Refsecunia.com/advisories/48602Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/18673

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5306?

CVE-2012-5306 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting dlink camera_stream_client_activex_control. It was published on October 6, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-5306?

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-2012-5306?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dlink. Update camera_stream_client_activex_control 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-2012-5306?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-5306 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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