Geopainting GPSMapEdit 1.1.73.2 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Geopainting GPSMapEdit 1.1.73.2. This issue affects some unknown processing. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2012-6042. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Geopainting GPSMapEdit 1.1.73.2. Affected by this issue is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

GPSMapEdit 1.1.73.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in a lst file.

The weakness was released 11/26/2012 by Julien Ahrens (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-6042 since 11/26/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Python. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (18339), SecurityFocus (BID 51327†) and OSVDB (82478†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

01/09/2012 🔍
11/26/2012 +322 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +848 days 🔍
07/04/2025 +3755 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: exploit-db.com
Researcher: Julien Ahrens
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-6042 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63056
SecurityFocus: 51327 - GPSMapEdit LST File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 82478

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 07/04/2025 22:58
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (54), 02/24/2019 09:46 (2), 07/04/2025 22:58 (20)
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