HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-1830
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2012-1830

CWE-119Published: July 5, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in WellinTech KingView 6.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to TCP port 555.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-1830 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-1830. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

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

wellintech1 product(s)
kingview
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-185-01.pdf
PATCHhttp://www.wellintech.com/index.php/news/33-patch-for-kingview653
PATCHhttp://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-185-01.pdf
PATCHhttp://www.wellintech.com/index.php/news/33-patch-for-kingview653

All References (4)

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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-185-01.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.wellintech.com/index.php/news/33-patch-for-kingview653Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-185-01.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.wellintech.com/index.php/news/33-patch-for-kingview653Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-1830
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 5, 2012

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2012-1830 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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