CVE-2012-0266
Overview
CVE-2012-0266 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ntrglobal ntr_activex_control. It was published on January 15, 2012.
Technical Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NTR ActiveX control before 2.0.4.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long bstrUrl parameter to the StartModule method, (2) a long bstrParams parameter to the Check method, a long bstrUrl parameter to the (3) Download or (4) DownloadModule method during construction of a .ntr pathname, or a long bstrUrl parameter to the (5) Download or (6) DownloadModule method during construction of a URL.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ntrglobal. Update ntr_activex_control to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ntrglobal | ntr_activex_control | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0266?
CVE-2012-0266 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ntrglobal ntr_activex_control. It was published on January 15, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-0266?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0266?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ntrglobal. Update ntr_activex_control to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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