How severe is CVE-2012-0245?

CVE-2012-0245 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0245 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0245?

CVE-2012-0245 primarily affects Abb Interlink Module. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0245?

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-2012-0245 published?

CVE-2012-0245 was published on 2012-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0245

CVE-2012-0245 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Abb Interlink Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Abb Interlink Module
Published: 2012-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RobNetScanHost.exe in ABB Robot Communications Runtime before 5.14.02, as used in ABB Interlink Module, IRC5 OPC Server, PC SDK, PickMaster 3 and 5, RobView 5, RobotStudio, WebWare SDK, and WebWare Server, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) 0xA or (2) 0xE Netscan packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0245?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RobNetScanHost.exe in ABB Robot Communications Runtime before 5.14.02, as used in ABB Interlink Module, IRC5 OPC Server, PC SDK, PickMaster 3 and 5, RobView 5, RobotStudio, WebWare SDK, and WebWare Server, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) 0xA or (2) 0xE Netscan packet.
How severe is CVE-2012-0245?: CVE-2012-0245 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0245 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0245?: CVE-2012-0245 primarily affects Abb Interlink Module. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0245?: 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-2012-0245 published?: CVE-2012-0245 was published on 2012-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:abb:interlink_module:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:irc5_opc_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:pc_sdk:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:pickmaster_3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:pickmaster_5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:robot_communications_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:robotstudio:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:robview_5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:webware_sdk:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:webware_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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