CVE-2012-0198 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Isig.isigCtl.1 ActiveX control within IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager Express for Software Distribution 4.1.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems by manipulating an Asset Information file during the RunAndUploadFile method. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe, requiring no authentication and having a medium attack complexity, but leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, a Metasploit module and an ExploitDB entry confirm the existence of public exploit code, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_provisioning_manager_express_for_software_distribution:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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