What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4552?

CVE-2012-4552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 22.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4552?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4552. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 22.1%.

Plib CVE-2012-4552

MEDIUM

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2012-11-18 secalert@redhat.com

Buffer Overflow RCE Plib

6.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 18, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Stack-based buffer overflow in the error function in ssg/ssgParser.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3d model file that triggers a long error message,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 22.1%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. Stack-based buffer overflow in the error function in ssg/ssgParser.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3d model file that triggers a long error message, as demonstrated by a .ase file. Affected products include: Steve J Baker Plib.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.