CVE-2012-3021: rifsrvd.exe in the Remote Interface Service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Porta...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Real-Time Information Portal versions 2.6 through 3.5 SP1. A remote attacker can send overly long input to the Remote Interface Service and crash the service through memory corruption; the CVE also says arbitrary code execution may be possible. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy product is still deployed and reachable. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Proficy Real-Time Information Portal 2.6 through 3.5 SP1. Risk increases if the Remote Interface Service is reachable from untrusted networks. The provided affected-products metadata is incomplete, so asset validation is necessary. Treat this as an exposure-validation priority for legacy industrial environments. The severity is not quantified in the bundle, but remote service crashes and possible code execution justify prompt inventory, network isolation review, and confirmation of GE-recommended fixes. Mitigation focus: Identify any Proficy Real-Time Information Portal 2.6 through 3.5 SP1 deployments.; Review GE KB15050 and the GE security advisory for official remediation guidance.; Restrict Remote Interface Service access to trusted management networks where operationally possible..

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Jun 24, 2026, 19:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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