CVE-2012-2290: emc networker_module_for_microsoft_applications Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2012-2290 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Code Injection vulnerability in emc networker_module_for_microsoft_applications. EPSS estimates a 3.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 18-10-2012
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The client in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted message over a TCP communication channel.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.