How severe is CVE-2012-1831?

CVE-2012-1831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-1831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1831?

CVE-2012-1831 primarily affects Wellintech Kingview. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1831?

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-2012-1831 published?

CVE-2012-1831 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1831

CVE-2012-1831 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wellintech Kingview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Wellintech Kingview
Published: 2012-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in WellinTech KingView 6.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to TCP port 555.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1831?: Heap-based buffer overflow in WellinTech KingView 6.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to TCP port 555.
How severe is CVE-2012-1831?: CVE-2012-1831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1831?: CVE-2012-1831 primarily affects Wellintech Kingview. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1831?: 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-2012-1831 published?: CVE-2012-1831 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:6.5.30.2010.18018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:6.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:65.30.2010.18018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wellintech:kingview:65.30.17249:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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