Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Samsung Kies ActiveX Control
CVE-2012-6429

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Kies
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2014

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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References

https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23136
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81160
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-01/00...
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EPSS Score

49% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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