CVE-2012-4353: Stack-based buffer overflow in RunTime.exe in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Pro SCADA before 2.07.17 and Winlog Lite S

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-4353?

winlog pro: upgrade to newer than 2.07.16; winlog lite: upgrade to newer than 2.07.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-4353 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4353 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-4353 affect?

CVE-2012-4353 affects winlog pro, winlog lite. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in RunTime.exe in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Pro SCADA before 2.07.17 and Winlog Lite SCADA before 2.07.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted port-46824 TCP packet that triggers an incorre

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-4353?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 9.3UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2012-4353 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting winlog pro, winlog lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in RunTime.exe in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Pro SCADA before 2.07.17 and Winlog Lite SCADA before 2.07.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted port-46824 TCP packet that triggers an incorrect file-open attempt by the _TCPIPS_BinOpenFileFP function, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3815. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	24.7% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2012-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sielcosistemi

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-08-19 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sielcosistemi winlog pro UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.07.16 · 2.06.00 · 2.06.03 · 2.06.04 · 2.06.06 · 2.06.09 · 2.06.10 · 2.06.12

Fixed in: newer than 2.07.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy winlog-pro || rpm -q winlog-pro || winlog-pro --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.07.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade winlog-pro

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade winlog-pro

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

sielcosistemi winlog lite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.07.16 · 2.06.00 · 2.06.03 · 2.06.04 · 2.06.06 · 2.06.09 · 2.06.10 · 2.06.12

Fixed in: newer than 2.07.16

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy winlog-lite || rpm -q winlog-lite || winlog-lite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.07.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade winlog-lite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade winlog-lite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Sielco Sistemi Winlog 2.07.16 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-4353?

winlog pro: upgrade to newer than 2.07.16; winlog lite: upgrade to newer than 2.07.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-4353 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4353 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-4353 affect?

CVE-2012-4353 affects winlog pro, winlog lite. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in RunTime.exe in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Pro SCADA before 2.07.17 and Winlog Lite SCADA before 2.07.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted port-46824 TCP packet that triggers an incorre

How urgent is CVE-2012-4353?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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