First published: Wed Aug 15 2012(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Remote Administration Protocol (RAP) implementation in the LanmanWorkstation service in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RAP response packets, aka "Remote Administration Protocol Stack Overflow Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 |
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CVE-2012-1853 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To remediate CVE-2012-1853, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.
CVE-2012-1853 specifically affects Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3.
CVE-2012-1853 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Remote Administration Protocol.
Yes, CVE-2012-1853 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted RAP response packets.