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CVE-2012-0201

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in pcspref.dll in pcsws.exe in IBM Personal Communications 5.9.x before 5.9.8 and 6.0.x before 6.0.4 might allow remote...

Published: Mar 2, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: ibm
Evidence observed: Feb 29, 2012

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

36.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in pcspref.dll in pcsws.exe in IBM Personal Communications 5.9.x before 5.9.8 and 6.0.x before 6.0.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long profile string in a WorkStation (aka .ws) file.

Sources

IBM Personal Communications I-Series Access Workstation 5.9 - Profile (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · windows · Feb 29, 2012

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