How severe is CVE-2012-0257?

CVE-2012-0257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0257?

CVE-2012-0257 primarily affects Invensys Archestra Application Object Toolkit. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0257?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0257 published?

CVE-2012-0257 was published on 2012-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0257

CVE-2012-0257 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Invensys Archestra Application Object Toolkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Invensys Archestra Application Object Toolkit
Published: 2012-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the WWCabFile ActiveX component in the Wonderware System Platform in Invensys Wonderware Application Server 2012 and earlier, Foxboro Control Software 3.1 and earlier, InFusion CE/FE/SCADA 2.5 and earlier, Wonderware Information Server 4.5 and earlier, ArchestrA Application Object Toolkit 3.2 and earlier, and InTouch 10.0 through 10.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the Open member, leading to a function-pointer overwrite.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0257?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the WWCabFile ActiveX component in the Wonderware System Platform in Invensys Wonderware Application Server 2012 and earlier, Foxboro Control Software 3.1 and earlier, InFusion CE/FE/SCADA 2.5 and earlier, Wonderware Information Server 4.5 and earlier, ArchestrA Application Object Toolkit 3.2 and earlier, and InTouch 10.0 through 10.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the Open member, leading to a function-pointer overwrite.
How severe is CVE-2012-0257?: CVE-2012-0257 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0257?: CVE-2012-0257 primarily affects Invensys Archestra Application Object Toolkit. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0257 published?: CVE-2012-0257 was published on 2012-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:invensys:archestra_application_object_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:foxboro_control_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:infusion_control_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:infusion_foundation_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:infusion_scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:intouch:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:intouch:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_information_server:4.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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