HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-0245
CRITICAL

CVE-2012-0245

CWE-119Published: March 9, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RobNetScanHost.exe in ABB Robot Communications Runtime before 5.14.02, as used in ABB Interlink Module, IRC5 OPC Server, PC SDK, PickMaster 3 and 5, RobView 5, RobotStudio, WebWare SDK, and WebWare Server, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) 0xA or (2) 0xE Netscan packet.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-0245 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

abb10 product(s)
interlink moduleirc5 opc serverpc sdkpickmaster 3pickmaster 5robot communications runtimerobotstudiorobview 5webware sdkwebware server
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-059-01.pdf
PATCHhttp://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-059-01.pdf
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/48090
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/48090

All References (12)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-02/0125.html
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http://secunia.com/advisories/48090Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52123
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-059-01.pdfPatch · US Government Resource
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-033/
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http://www05.abb.com/global/scot/scot348.nsf/veritydisplay/f261be074480dc24c12579a00049ecd5/%24file/si10227a1%20vulnerability%20security%20advisory.pdf
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-02/0125.html
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/48090Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52123
→
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-059-01.pdfPatch · US Government Resource
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-033/
→
http://www05.abb.com/global/scot/scot348.nsf/veritydisplay/f261be074480dc24c12579a00049ecd5/%24file/si10227a1%20vulnerability%20security%20advisory.pdf

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-0245
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 9, 2012

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2012-0245 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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