CVE-2012-4924Net4switch Memory Corruption
Buffer overflow in the CxDbgPrint function in the ipswcom.dll ActiveX component 1.0.0.1 for ASUS Net4Switch 1.0.0020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the Alert method.
Published Sep 15, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-4924 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Ipswcom Activex Component (Asus), Net4switch (Asus).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 36% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
36%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
58/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory48125
Description
Buffer overflow in the CxDbgPrint function in the ipswcom.dll ActiveX component 1.0.0.1 for ASUS Net4Switch 1.0.0020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the Alert method.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswcom Activex ComponentAsus | 1.0.0.1 | n/a |
| Net4switchAsus | 1.0.0020 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 15, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory48125
- exploitMSF asus_net4switch_ipswcom.rb
- exploitExploitDB-18538
- exploit18538
- otherdsecrg.com · show.php
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the CxDbgPrint function in the ipswcom.dll ActiveX component 1.0.0.1 for ASUS Net4Switch 1.0.0020 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter to the Alert method.
Affected: Ipswcom Activex Component (Asus) versions 1.0.0.1; Net4switch (Asus) versions 1.0.0020. 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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