CVE-2012-0245: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0245: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RobNetScanHost.exe in ABB Robot Communications Runtime before 5.14...

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in RobNetScanHost.exe in ABB Robot Communications Runtime before 5.14.02, as used in ABB Interlink Module, IRC5 OPC Server, PC SDK, PickMaster 3 and 5, RobView 5, RobotStudio, WebWare SDK, and WebWare Server, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) 0xA or (2) 0xE Netscan packet.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-0245 affects ABB robot communication software used by several ABB engineering and integration products. A remote attacker could potentially crash or take control of the vulnerable component by sending malformed Netscan traffic. For environments connected to robot operations, treat this as a serious operational technology risk. Exposure is most likely where ABB Robot Communications Runtime before 5.14.02 is installed through ABB Interlink Module, IRC5 OPC Server, PC SDK, PickMaster 3 or 5, RobView 5, RobotStudio, WebWare SDK, or WebWare Server. Prioritize remediation for production robotics, engineering workstations, and systems bridging IT and OT networks. The business risk is unauthorized code execution against robot communication tooling, with potential safety, downtime, and recovery impact. No active exploitation is cited in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory ABB software using Robot Communications Runtime.; Upgrade Robot Communications Runtime to 5.14.02 or later where supported.; Review ABB and ICS-CERT guidance for product-specific remediation..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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