MEDIUM
CVE-2012-2268
CWE-20Published: April 17, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
master.exe in the SNMP Master Agent in RealNetworks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server 14.x before 14.3.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unhandled exception and daemon crash) via a crafted Open-PDU request that triggers incorrect DisplayString processing, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1923.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-2268 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
realnetworks2 product(s)
helix serverhelix mobile server
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-9/Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-9/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-2268
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 17, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-2268 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.