CVE-2012-3008
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedStack-based buffer overflow in OSIsoft PI OPC DA Interface before 2.3.20.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by sending packet data during the processing of messages associated with OPC items.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceStack-based buffer overflow in OSIsoft PI OPC DA Interface versions before 2.3.20.9 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted packet data during the processing of OPC item messages. The vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking when handling packet data in the OPC DA server component.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 2.3.17.18= 2.3.16.16CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
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- Authentication
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Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify OSIsoft PI OPC DA Interface versionLocate and inspect the installed version of the OSIsoft PI OPC DA Interface software. This is typically found in the program files directory, in the application properties, or via the Windows Programs and Features list. Look for entries named 'PI OPC DA Interface' or similar.Affected if The installed version is 2.3.17.18 or earlier, or exactly version 2.3.16.16 (versions before 2.3.20.9 are affected).
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Verify OPC DA server component is activeCheck if the OPC DA server component of the PI Interface is running or enabled. This may be visible in Windows Services, the PI System Management Tools, or the interface configuration console.Affected if The OPC DA server component is installed and actively running, listening for OPC client connections.
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Confirm OPC item message processing is configuredInspect the interface configuration to determine if OPC item subscriptions or data exchange is enabled. Look for configured OPC groups, items, or paths that the interface is set to process.Affected if OPC item messages are being processed by the interface, as the vulnerability triggers during OPC item message handling.
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Assess network exposure of OPC interfaceDetermine if the OPC DA interface is accessible over the network. Check firewall rules, network bindings, and interface listener settings to see if remote connections are accepted.Affected if The OPC interface is network-accessible to untrusted or unauthenticated users, increasing exploitation likelihood.
The environment is affected if OSIsoft PI OPC DA Interface version is 2.3.17.18 or earlier, or exactly 2.3.16.16, and the OPC DA server component with item message processing is enabled and accessible.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataUpgrade OSIsoft PI OPC DA Interface to version 2.3.20.9 or later. If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to the OPC interface to trusted authenticated users only and implement additional network segmentation controls.
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