CVE-2012-6429

CVE-2012-6429 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Samsung Kies with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the PrepareSync method in the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies before 2.5.1.12123_2_7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the password argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6429?
Buffer overflow in the PrepareSync method in the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies before 2.5.1.12123_2_7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the password argument.
How severe is CVE-2012-6429?
CVE-2012-6429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-6429 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6429?
CVE-2012-6429 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6429?
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-2012-6429 published?
CVE-2012-6429 was published on 2014-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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