CVE-2012-2990: Code Injection
First published: Fri Aug 24 2012(Updated: )
The MASetupCaller ActiveX control before 1.4.2012.508 in MASetupCaller.dll in MarkAny ContentSAFER, as distributed in Samsung KIES before 2.3.2.12074_13_13, does not properly implement unspecified methods, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via a crafted HTML document.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung KIES | <=2.3.2.12074 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2990?
CVE-2012-2990 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2990?
To fix CVE-2012-2990, upgrade to a version of Samsung KIES that is later than 2.3.2.12074.
What impact does CVE-2012-2990 have on my system?
CVE-2012-2990 allows remote attackers to download and execute arbitrary programs on affected systems.
Which versions of Samsung KIES are affected by CVE-2012-2990?
CVE-2012-2990 affects Samsung KIES versions prior to 2.3.2.12074.
Is CVE-2012-2990 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2012-2990 is a remote vulnerability, which can be exploited over the network.
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