ID:3730 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow - CVE-2012-5611

 
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ID:3730 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow - CVE-2012-5611

Published: August 4, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU33687
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-5611
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a long argument to the GRANT FILE command. per http://www.openwall. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.