CVE-2012-0266 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the NTR ActiveX control prior to version 2.0.4.8. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through specially crafted long parameters to various methods like StartModule, Check, Download, or DownloadModule. While not listed on the KEV catalog, public exploit code, including a Metasploit module, is available, indicating a high potential for exploitation despite limited community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ntrglobal:ntr_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.