CVE-2012-6558 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in HeavenTools PE Explorer 1.99 R6. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the size value of a string within the resource section of a Portable Executable (PE) file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion, suggesting it is not widely targeted.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.99.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:heaventools:pe_explorer:1.99.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.