TVMOBiLi up to 2.1.0.3973 HTTP Request HttpUtils.dll memory corruption
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in TVMOBiLi up to 2.1.0.3973. It has been declared as critical. This affects an unknown function in the library HttpUtils.dll of the component HTTP Request Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2012-5451. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in TVMOBiLi up to 2.1.0.3973. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing in the library HttpUtils.dll of the component HTTP Request Handler. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in HttpUtils.dll in TVMOBiLi before 2.1.0.3974 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (tvMobiliService service crash) via a long string in a (1) GET or (2) HEAD request to TCP port 30888.
The weakness was released 04/24/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tvmobili.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-5451 since 10/17/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.
A public exploit has been developed by High-Tech Bridge SA and been published even before and not after the advisory. The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 866 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.
Upgrading to version 2.1.0.3974 eliminates this vulnerability.Addressing this vulnerability is possible by firewalling tcp/30888. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80574), Exploit-DB (23254), SecurityFocus (BID 56853†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37670†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: High-Tech Bridge SA
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OpenVAS ID: 803125
OpenVAS Name: TVMOBiLi Media Server HTTP Request Multiple BOF Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: TVMOBiLi 2.1.0.3974
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Timeline
10/17/2012 🔍12/05/2012 🔍
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12/13/2012 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: tvmobili.comStatus: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5451 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5451
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75116
X-Force: 80574
SecurityFocus: 56853 - TVMOBiLi CVE-2012-5451 Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 37670 - TVMOBiLi <2.1.3974 Remote Multiple Denial of Service due to Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Medium
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 04/28/2015 12:08Updated: 08/03/2025 00:11
Changes: 04/28/2015 12:08 (63), 04/22/2017 17:08 (11), 08/03/2025 00:11 (18)
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