CVE-2012-4552
CVE-2012-4552 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Steve J Baker Plib 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: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Steve J Baker Plib
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the error function in ssg/ssgParser.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3d model file that triggers a long error message, as demonstrated by a .ase file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4552?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the error function in ssg/ssgParser.cxx in PLIB 1.8.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted 3d model file that triggers a long error message, as demonstrated by a .ase file.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4552?
- CVE-2012-4552 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4552 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4552?
- CVE-2012-4552 affects Steve J Baker Plib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4552?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4552 published?
- CVE-2012-4552 was published on 2012-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/091932.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/091937.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/091964.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00015.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51340
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/29/9
- http://www.osvdb.org/87001
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=871187
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:steve_j_baker:plib:1.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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