CVE-2012-4876

Stack-based buffer overflow in the UltraMJCam ActiveX Control in TRENDnet SecurView TV-IP121WN Wireless Internet Camera allows remote attackers to execute…

published September 6, 2012

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
71%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A long string could unlock the door to chaos! The UltraMJCam ActiveX Control in TRENDnet's SecurView camera allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code — all through the OpenFileDlg method! Think of this like a hotel check-in desk that accepts an oversized suitcase without checking its contents. If someone hands over a massive bag filled with who-knows-what, it could unleash chaos in the entire hotel! An attacker could potentially take control of the camera, leading to unauthorized access to your private space. Imagine a stranger peering through your windows, all because they convinced the camera to execute their mischievous code. This could result in data theft or other malicious activities!

Put simply

Think of this like a hotel check-in desk that accepts an oversized suitcase without checking its contents. If someone hands over a massive bag filled with who-knows-what, it could unleash chaos in the entire hotel! This vulnerability arises from a stack-based buffer overflow in the UltraMJCam ActiveX Control, allowing attackers to exploit it by sending a carefully crafted long string to the OpenFileDlg method, thereby executing arbitrary commands on the vulnerable system.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take control of the camera, leading to unauthorized access to your private space. Imagine a stranger peering through your windows, all because they convinced the camera to execute their mischievous code. This could result in data theft or other malicious activities! To secure your system, ensure that you're using the latest firmware for the TRENDnet SecurView camera. Consider disabling ActiveX controls if they're not essential, and regularly audit your network for unauthorized devices. Staying proactive helps keep the bad guys at bay! You've got this! With these steps, you can lock things down tighter than a hotel security system! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.71177 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2012-09-06T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 SEP 21:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in the UltraMJCam ActiveX Control in TRENDnet SecurView TV-IP121WN Wireless Internet Camera allows remote attackers to execute…
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