CVE Catalog

CVE-2012-6429

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full control over the user's system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Samsung Kies to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS