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CVE-2012-6429

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the PrepareSync method in the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies before 2.5.1.12123_2_7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the pa…

Published Apr 4, 2014samsungCWE-119EPSS 15.76%

Overview

CVE-2012-6429 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting samsung kies. It was published on April 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the PrepareSync method in the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies before 2.5.1.12123_2_7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the password argument.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from samsung. Update kies 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
samsungkies0Affected

References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-01/0036.htmlRefosvdb.org/89118Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/119423/Samsung-Kies-2.5.0.12114_1-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/57249Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81160Refwww.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23136Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-01/0036.htmlRefosvdb.org/89118Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/119423/Samsung-Kies-2.5.0.12114_1-Buffer-Overflow.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/57249

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6429?

CVE-2012-6429 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting samsung kies. It was published on April 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-6429?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2012-6429?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from samsung. Update kies 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-2012-6429?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-6429 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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