CVE-2012-5306
CVE-2012-5306 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Camera Stream Client Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Dlink Camera Stream Client Activex Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SelectDirectory method in DcsCliCtrl.dll in Camera Stream Client ActiveX Control, as used in D-Link DCS-5605 PTZ IP Network Camera, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5306?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the SelectDirectory method in DcsCliCtrl.dll in Camera Stream Client ActiveX Control, as used in D-Link DCS-5605 PTZ IP Network Camera, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string argument.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5306?
- CVE-2012-5306 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5306 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5306?
- CVE-2012-5306 primarily affects Dlink Camera Stream Client Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5306?
- 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-2012-5306 published?
- CVE-2012-5306 was published on 2012-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0154.html
- http://osvdb.org/80663
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48602
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18673
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52769
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74447
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:dlink:camera_stream_client_activex_control:1.0.0.4519:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:dlink:dcs-5605_ptz_ip_network_camera:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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