Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published May 23, 2013· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6558

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in HeavenTools PE Explorer 1.99 R6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the size value for a string in the resource section of a Portable Executable (PE) file.

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Affected products

Heaventools/Pe Explorer2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:heaventools:pe_explorer:1.99.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:heaventools:pe_explorer:1.99.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: = 1.99 R6

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

waleedassar.blogspot.com/2012/05/pe-explorer-heap-overflow-vulnerability.htmlnvdExploit
secunia.com/advisories/49239nvdVendor Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/53618nvd
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75742nvd

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