CVE-2012-6553 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Resource Hacker 3.6.0.92. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious Portable Executable (PE) file containing a resource section with excessive tab or line feed characters. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, requiring no authentication and having high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting it is not currently a high-profile threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.6.0.92CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:angusj:resource_hacker:3.6.0.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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