CVE-2012-5306

Name: CVE-2012-5306
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-06T22:55:02.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5306 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the SelectDirectory method in DcsCliCtrl.dll in Camera Stream Client ActiveX Control, as used in D-Link DCS-5605 PTZ IP Network Camera, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string argument.. EPSS estimates a 12.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SelectDirectory method in DcsCliCtrl.dll in Camera Stream Client ActiveX Control, as used in D-Link DCS-5605 PTZ IP Network Camera, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.12%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Camera Stream Client Activex Control	1.0.0.4519
Dlink	Dcs-5605 Ptz Ip Network Camera	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5306?

How severe is CVE-2012-5306?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5306 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5306?

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Source: NVD / NIST