CVE-2012-0284
CVE-2012-0284 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Linksys Playerpt Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Cisco Linksys Playerpt Activex Control
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- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetSource method in the Cisco Linksys PlayerPT ActiveX control 1.0.0.15 in PlayerPT.ocx on the Cisco WVC200 Wireless-G PTZ Internet video camera allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in the first argument (aka the sURL argument).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0284?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the SetSource method in the Cisco Linksys PlayerPT ActiveX control 1.0.0.15 in PlayerPT.ocx on the Cisco WVC200 Wireless-G PTZ Internet video camera allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URL in the first argument (aka the sURL argument).
- How severe is CVE-2012-0284?
- CVE-2012-0284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0284 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0284?
- CVE-2012-0284 affects Cisco Linksys Playerpt Activex Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0284?
- 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-2012-0284 published?
- CVE-2012-0284 was published on 2012-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-07/0113.html
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-25/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54588
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027259
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77085
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:linksys_playerpt_activex_control:1.0.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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