Stack-based Buffer Overflow in IBM Personal Communications
CVE-2012-0201

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Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Personal Communications
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2012

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 76%

What is CVE-2012-0201?

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the pcspref.dll component of pcsws.exe within IBM Personal Communications versions 5.9.x prior to 5.9.8 and 6.0.x prior to 6.0.4. This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a long profile string in a WorkStation file. Exploitation of this flaw poses significant security risks, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of systems utilizing the software.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-0201 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-0201 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18539/
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21586166
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http://www.stratsec.net/Research/Advisories/IBM-Personal-...
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EPSS Score

76% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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