CVE-2012-4333
CriticalPublic exploitMultiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackupToAvi method in the (1) UMS_Ctrl 1.5.1.1 and (2) UMS_Ctrl_STW 2.0.1.0 ActiveX controls in Samsung NET-i viewer 1.37.120316 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the fname parameter.
Published Aug 14, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-4333 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Net-I Viewer (Samsung).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
60%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackupToAvi method in the (1) UMS_Ctrl 1.5.1.1 and (2) UMS_Ctrl_STW 2.0.1.0 ActiveX controls in Samsung NET-i viewer 1.37.120316 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the fname parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Net-I ViewerSamsung | 1.37.120316 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 14, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory48966
- exploitMSF samsung_neti_wiewer_backuptoavi_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-18765
- exploitExploitDB-19027
- exploit18765
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the BackupToAvi method in the (1) UMS_Ctrl 1.5.1.1 and (2) UMS_Ctrl_STW 2.0.1.0 ActiveX controls in Samsung NET-i viewer 1.37.120316 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the fname parameter.
Affected: Net-I Viewer (Samsung) versions 1.37.120316. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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