CVE-2012-4250
CVE-2012-4250 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Samsung Net-i Viewer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Samsung Net-i Viewer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the RequestScreenOptimization function in the XProcessControl.ocx ActiveX control in msls31.dll in Samsung NET-i viewer 1.37 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the first argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4250?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the RequestScreenOptimization function in the XProcessControl.ocx ActiveX control in msls31.dll in Samsung NET-i viewer 1.37 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the first argument.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4250?
- CVE-2012-4250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4250 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4250?
- CVE-2012-4250 affects Samsung Net-i Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4250?
- 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-2012-4250 published?
- CVE-2012-4250 was published on 2012-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18808
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53317
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75310
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:net-i_viewer:1.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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