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CVE-2012-0804

UnknownEPSS 8.40%

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CVE-2012-0804 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the proxy_connect function in src/client.c in CVS 1.11 and 1.12 allows remote HTTP proxy servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP response.. EPSS estimates a 8.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the proxy_connect function in src/client.c in CVS 1.11 and 1.12 allows remote HTTP proxy servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP response.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.40%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CvsCvs1.11
CvsCvs1.12

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0804?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the proxy_connect function in src/client.c in CVS 1.11 and 1.12 allows remote HTTP proxy servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP response.
How severe is CVE-2012-0804?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0804 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0804?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST