CVE-2012-0227
CVE-2012-0227 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Componentone Flexgrid with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Componentone Flexgrid
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the VSFlex7.VSFlexGrid ActiveX control in ComponentOne FlexGrid 7.1, as used in Open Automation Software OPC Systems.NET, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long archive file name argument to the Archive method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0227?
- Buffer overflow in the VSFlex7.VSFlexGrid ActiveX control in ComponentOne FlexGrid 7.1, as used in Open Automation Software OPC Systems.NET, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long archive file name argument to the Archive method.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0227?
- CVE-2012-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0227 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0227?
- CVE-2012-0227 primarily affects Componentone Flexgrid. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0227?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-0227 published?
- CVE-2012-0227 was published on 2012-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=406
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51601
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-012-01A.pdf
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72604
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:componentone:flexgrid:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:opcsystems:opcsystems.net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:opcsystems:opcsystems.net:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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