CVE-2012-1801
CVE-2012-1801 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abb Interlink Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Abb Interlink Module
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) COM and (2) ActiveX controls in ABB WebWare Server, WebWare SDK, Interlink Module, S4 OPC Server, QuickTeach, RobotStudio S4, and RobotStudio Lite allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1801?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) COM and (2) ActiveX controls in ABB WebWare Server, WebWare SDK, Interlink Module, S4 OPC Server, QuickTeach, RobotStudio S4, and RobotStudio Lite allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input data.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1801?
- CVE-2012-1801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1801 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1801?
- CVE-2012-1801 primarily affects Abb Interlink Module. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1801?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-1801 published?
- CVE-2012-1801 was published on 2012-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48693
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52888
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-095-01A.pdf
- http://www05.abb.com/global/scot/scot348.nsf/veritydisplay/35df9dc4a94ae83ac12579ca0043acc1/%24file/SI10231A2%20rev%200.pdf
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:interlink_module:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:quickteach:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:robotstudio_lite:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:robotstudio_s4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:s4_opc_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:webware_sdk:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:webware_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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