Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Samsung Kies ActiveX Control

CVE-2012-6429

What is CVE-2012-6429?

A vulnerability exists in the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies prior to version 2.5.1.12123_2_7, which can be exploited by remote attackers. By sending a specially crafted long string to the password argument in the PrepareSync method, an attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This flaw underscores the importance of keeping software up to date to mitigate security risks.

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