UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2012-03-15

CVE-2012-0230

ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications Security Advisory (CVE-2012-0230)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-0230 impacting ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
PRRDS.exe in the Proficy Remote Data Service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TCP session on port 12299.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ge / intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2012-0230 impacting ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-0230.yaml
id: cve-2012-0230

info:
  name: ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-0230 affecting ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications.
    Evaluation: PRRDS.exe in the Proficy Remote Data Service in GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy Plant Applications 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-0230
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2012-0230
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2012-0230,ge,intelligent_platforms_pro,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-0230.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-0230
# Target: ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-0230 (ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2012-0230.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-0230
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install intelligent_platforms_pro 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade intelligent_platforms_pro 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update intelligent_platforms_pro

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i intelligent_platforms_pro 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i intelligent_platforms_pro

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2012-0230 in ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ge intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2012-0230?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2012-0230?

CVE-2012-0230 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-0230
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor ge
Product intelligent_platforms_proficy_plant_applications
Published 2012-03-15
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C