What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6558?

CVE-2012-6558 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 9.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-6558?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-6558. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 9.8%.

Pe Explorer CVE-2012-6558

CRITICAL

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2013-05-23 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow RCE Pe Explorer

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.3 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

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Network

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Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 23, 2013 - 15:55 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Heap-based buffer overflow in HeavenTools PE Explorer 1.99 R6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the size value for a string in the resource section of a Portable Executable (PE). Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

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. Heap-based buffer overflow in HeavenTools PE Explorer 1.99 R6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the size value for a string in the resource section of a Portable Executable (PE) file. Affected products include: Heaventools Pe Explorer.

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.