CVE-2012-0231: ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2012-0231 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications. EPSS estimates a 6.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 15-03-2012
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

PRLicenseMgr.exe in the Proficy Server License Manager in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TCP session on port 12401.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.