CVE-2012-3253

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC) before 5.0 E0101P05 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted…

published August 30, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty combination of vulnerabilities lurking in HP Intelligent Management Center could let attackers execute arbitrary code with just the right crafted input! Think of it like a sneaky chef who finds a way to swap ingredients in your favorite dish without anyone noticing — if the chef replaces a key element, your meal could turn into a chaotic culinary disaster! In this case, a remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to run malicious code, potentially taking control of your systems and wreaking havoc. While there’s no known exploitation right now, the possibility of this occurring is unsettling enough to warrant your attention!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef who finds a way to swap ingredients in your favorite dish without anyone noticing — if the chef replaces a key element, your meal could turn into a chaotic culinary disaster! Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities, including integer overflow and heap-based buffer overflow in img.exe, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted message packets.

What to do

In this case, a remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to run malicious code, potentially taking control of your systems and wreaking havoc. While there’s no known exploitation right now, the possibility of this occurring is unsettling enough to warrant your attention! Upgrade HP Intelligent Management Center to version 5.0 E0101P05 or later to close these vulnerabilities. Ensure that your systems are regularly monitored and patched to prevent potential exploitation in the future. You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.09593 · 95.4th percentile
Published
2012-08-30T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 AUG 17:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in HP Intelligent Management Center (IMC) before 5.0 E0101P05 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted…
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