CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3021: Input Validation

First published: Thu Nov 01 2012(Updated: )

rifsrvd.exe in the Remote Interface Service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal 2.6 through 3.5 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and service crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via long input data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3010 and CVE-2012-3026.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal=2.6
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal=3.0
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal=3.0-sp1
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal=3.5
GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal=3.5-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3021?

    CVE-2012-3021 has been classified as a vulnerability that could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3021?

    To fix CVE-2012-3021, you should update the GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal to the latest version or apply any available security patches.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-3021?

    CVE-2012-3021 affects GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal versions 2.6, 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.5, and 3.5 SP1.

  • Can CVE-2012-3021 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-3021 can be exploited remotely by attackers utilizing crafted input data.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-3021?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2012-3021 include service crashes due to memory corruption and the possibility of executing arbitrary code.

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