Is CVE-2012-6470 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-6470, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-6470 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-6470 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6470?

CVE-2012-6470 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2012-6470

CWE-119Published: January 2, 2013· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Opera before 12.12 does not properly allocate memory for GIF images, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory overwrite) via a malformed image.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-6470 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-2012-6470. 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.