CVE-2012-4711

Buffer overflow in kingMess.exe 65.20.2003.10300 in WellinTech KingView 6.52, kingMess.exe 65.20.2003.10400 in KingView 6.53, and kingMess.exe 65.50.2011.18049…

published February 15, 2013

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
61%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted packet can hijack your remote operations! This buffer overflow in kingMess.exe allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with alarming ease! Think of this vulnerability like a ticket inspector who doesn’t check if the tickets are valid — anyone can board the train without a proper ticket and cause chaos! If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code, leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even a complete denial of service — your system might just grind to a halt! This could be absolutely devastating, especially in environments where KingView is critical for operations.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a ticket inspector who doesn’t check if the tickets are valid — anyone can board the train without a proper ticket and cause chaos! This vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow in kingMess.exe, which fails to properly validate input from crafted packets, allowing remote attackers to overwrite important memory regions.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code, leading to unauthorized access, data leaks, or even a complete denial of service — your system might just grind to a halt! This could be absolutely devastating, especially in environments where KingView is critical for operations. To protect your systems, patch KingView to the latest version as soon as possible. Regularly audit your network to monitor for unusual traffic patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, consider implementing stricter input validation on incoming packets. You've got this! By following these steps, you can safeguard your systems and keep your operations running smoothly! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.60625 · 99.1th percentile
Published
2013-02-15T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 11:00Z
    Buffer overflow in kingMess.exe 65.20.2003.10300 in WellinTech KingView 6.52, kingMess.exe 65.20.2003.10400 in KingView 6.53, and kingMess.exe 65.50.2011.18049…
    cvelistv5