CVE-2012-4864

Oreans WinLicense 2.1.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted…

published September 6, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty XML file can crash Oreans WinLicense 2.1.8.0 and potentially open the door for code execution — watch out! 🔥 Think of it like a poorly packed suitcase at the airport. One wrong item can cause your entire bag to burst open, spilling its contents everywhere. In this case, that ‘suitcase’ is the XML file, and its contents could lead to chaos in your application! An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, leading to memory corruption and a crash of the software. Worse yet, if they're clever enough, they might execute arbitrary code, putting your system's integrity at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a poorly packed suitcase at the airport. One wrong item can cause your entire bag to burst open, spilling its contents everywhere. In this case, that ‘suitcase’ is the XML file, and its contents could lead to chaos in your application! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to send a crafted XML file to Oreans WinLicense 2.1.8.0, resulting in memory corruption that can crash the application and possibly execute unauthorized code.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, leading to memory corruption and a crash of the software. Worse yet, if they're clever enough, they might execute arbitrary code, putting your system's integrity at risk! To safeguard against this, ensure your software is updated to the latest version where this vulnerability is patched. Additionally, implement strict validation of XML files to reject any malformed input that could cause issues. Regularly audit your application environment for other potential vulnerabilities. You've got this! A little diligence now will keep your systems secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05634 · 92.9th percentile
Published
2012-09-06T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 SEP 17:00Z
    Oreans WinLicense 2.1.8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted…
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