CVE-2012-6553

CVE-2012-6553 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Angusj Resource Hacker 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Resource Hacker 3.6.0.92 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Portable Executable (PE) file with a resource section containing a string that has many tab or line feed characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6553?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Resource Hacker 3.6.0.92 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Portable Executable (PE) file with a resource section containing a string that has many tab or line feed characters.
How severe is CVE-2012-6553?
CVE-2012-6553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-6553 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6553?
CVE-2012-6553 affects Angusj Resource Hacker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6553?
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-2012-6553 published?
CVE-2012-6553 was published on 2013-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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