PT-2012-2948 · Renren · Renren Talk

Published 2012-01-24 · Updated 2012-01-25 · CVE-2012-0916

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions RenRen Talk version 2.9

Description A heap-based buffer overflow issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image in a chat message. This can be achieved by sending a specially crafted PNG file.

Recommendations For RenRen Talk version 2.9, consider avoiding the use of image files in chat messages until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the ability to send or receive images in chat messages to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

CVE-2012-0916

Affected Products

Renren Talk

References · 3

• http://secunia.com/advisories/47314 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0916 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/51585 · Note