UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2012-07-25

CVE-2012-2442

nokia pc_suite Security Advisory (CVE-2012-2442)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-2442 impacting nokia pc_suite. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Buffer overflow in the Video Manager in Nokia PC Suite 7.1.180.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted mp4 file.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nokia / pc_suite
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-2012-2442 impacting nokia pc_suite.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-2442.yaml
id: cve-2012-2442

info:
  name: nokia pc_suite - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-2442 affecting nokia pc_suite.
    Evaluation: Buffer overflow in the Video Manager in Nokia PC Suite 7.1.180.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted mp4 f...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-2442
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2012-2442
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2012-2442,nokia,pc_suite,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "pc_suite"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-2442.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-2442
# Target: nokia pc_suite | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-2442 (nokia pc_suite)...")
    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 nokia pc_suite 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-2012-2442.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-2442
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install pc_suite 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade pc_suite 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update pc_suite

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

# 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-2012-2442 in nokia pc_suite?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nokia pc_suite 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-2012-2442?

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-2012-2442?

CVE-2012-2442 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-2442
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor nokia
Product pc_suite
Published 2012-07-25
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P