CVE-2012-0238

Stack-based buffer overflow in opcImg.asp in Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors

published February 21, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A stack-based buffer overflow in Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess could let attackers run any code they want! This vulnerability lives in opcImg.asp and predates version 7.0. 🚨 Think of it like a pizza restaurant that’s using a recipe card with a missing ingredient — the chef might go rogue and throw in whatever they want, creating a disaster in the kitchen! This vulnerability means a remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, leading to unauthorized access and control of your system. Imagine an intruder stepping right into the back kitchen and messing with everything; that's what this flaw could allow.

Put simply

Think of it like a pizza restaurant that’s using a recipe card with a missing ingredient — the chef might go rogue and throw in whatever they want, creating a disaster in the kitchen! The vulnerability resides in a stack-based buffer overflow within the opcImg.asp file. It enables attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to inject malicious code and gain control over the affected system.

What to do

This vulnerability means a remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code, leading to unauthorized access and control of your system. Imagine an intruder stepping right into the back kitchen and messing with everything; that's what this flaw could allow. To mitigate this risk, update your WebAccess to version 7.0 or later immediately. Additionally, review your server configurations and access controls to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! With a quick update, you’ll be locking down your system and keeping those digital pizzas safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04123 · 90.7th percentile
Published
2012-02-21T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 FEB 11:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in opcImg.asp in Advantech/BroadWin WebAccess before 7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors
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