CVE-2012-6429

CRITICAL ⚠ Exploit

Buffer overflow in the PrepareSync method in the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies before 2.5.1.12123_2_7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the pa...

Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.

CVSS 2.010.0
EPSS15.8%
Percentile97th
PatchUnknown
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer

Parent class for buffer-related vulnerabilities where operations exceed buffer boundaries.

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-8 Buffer Overflow in an API Call
via CWE-119
CAPEC-9 Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities
via CWE-119
CAPEC-10 Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
via CWE-119
CAPEC-14 Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
CAPEC-24 Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
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Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.

◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

A critical buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the PrepareSync method of the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies versions prior to 2.5.1.12123_2_7, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

BSID: BS-2014-GLOBAL-172902-C • Model: /workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16 • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6429?
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the PrepareSync method of the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies versions prior to 2.5.1.12123_2_7, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-6429?
CVE-2012-6429 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 15.8%.
Is CVE-2012-6429 actively exploited?
Public exploit available for CVE-2012-6429. Exploitation risk elevated.
How do I remediate CVE-2012-6429?
Priority: IMMEDIATE.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-6429?
CVE-2012-6429 affects Samsung Kies.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2012-6429
BSIDBS-2014-GLOBAL-172902-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published2014-04-04
Last Modified2026-06-16
ICS Relevance15%
Weakness (CWE)
Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer
SourceNVD
Official Description

Buffer overflow in the PrepareSync method in the SyncService.dll ActiveX control in Samsung Kies before 2.5.1.12123_2_7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to the password argument.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

The vulnerability is triggered by a long string provided to the password argument in the PrepareSync method, leading to a buffer overflow that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.

Exploitation Likelihood: CRITICAL

Affected Products
VendorProductAffected Versions
Samsung Kies ≤ 2.5.0.12114_1
Remediation

No official vendor advisory link on record. See the CVE record →

Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 4577 Days
CISA known-exploitedNot in KEV catalog
Public Exploit⚠ Available — Reference
PoC CodeNot confirmed
AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
Model/workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
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