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CVE-2012-0213

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CVE-2012-0213 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The UnhandledDataStructure function in hwpf/model/UnhandledDataStructure.java in Apache POI 3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OutOfMemoryError exception and possibly JVM destabilization) via a crafted length value in a Channel Definition Format (CDF) or Compound File Binary Format (CFBF) document.. EPSS estimates a 7.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The UnhandledDataStructure function in hwpf/model/UnhandledDataStructure.java in Apache POI 3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OutOfMemoryError exception and possibly JVM destabilization) via a crafted length value in a Channel Definition Format (CDF) or Compound File Binary Format (CFBF) document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.50%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
ApachePoi<= 3.8—
ApachePoi0.1—
ApachePoi0.2—
ApachePoi0.3—
ApachePoi0.4—
ApachePoi0.5—
ApachePoi0.6—
ApachePoi0.7—
ApachePoi0.10.0—
ApachePoi0.11.0—
ApachePoi0.12.0—
ApachePoi0.13.0—
ApachePoi0.14.0—
ApachePoi1.0.0—
ApachePoi1.0.1—
ApachePoi1.0.2—
ApachePoi1.1.0—
ApachePoi1.2.0—
ApachePoi1.5—
ApachePoi1.5.1—
ApachePoi1.7Dev
ApachePoi1.8Dev
ApachePoi1.10Dev
ApachePoi2.0—
ApachePoi2.5—
ApachePoi2.5.1—
ApachePoi3.0—
ApachePoi3.0.1—
ApachePoi3.0.2—
ApachePoi3.1—
ApachePoi3.2—
ApachePoi3.5—
ApachePoi3.6—
ApachePoi3.7—
ApachePoi3.8Beta1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0213?
The UnhandledDataStructure function in hwpf/model/UnhandledDataStructure.java in Apache POI 3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OutOfMemoryError exception and possibly JVM destabilization) via a crafted length value in a Channel Definition Format (CDF) or Compound File Binary Format (CFBF) document.
How severe is CVE-2012-0213?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0213 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0213?
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Source: NVD / NIST