CVE-2012-4924

CVE-2012-4924 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Asus Ipswcom Activex Component 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

Description

Buffer overflow in the CxDbgPrint function in the ipswcom.dll ActiveX component 1.0.0.1 for ASUS Net4Switch 1.0.0020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the Alert method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4924?
Buffer overflow in the CxDbgPrint function in the ipswcom.dll ActiveX component 1.0.0.1 for ASUS Net4Switch 1.0.0020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the Alert method.
How severe is CVE-2012-4924?
CVE-2012-4924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4924 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-2012-4924?
CVE-2012-4924 primarily affects Asus Ipswcom Activex Component. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4924?
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-2012-4924 published?
CVE-2012-4924 was published on 2012-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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