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CVE-2012-0864

UnknownEPSS 2.72%

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CVE-2012-0864 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the vfprintf function in stdio-common/vfprintf.c in glibc 2.14 and other versions allows context-dependent attackers to bypass the FORTIFY_SOURCE protection mechanism, conduct format string attacks, and write to arbitrary memory via a large number of arguments.. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the vfprintf function in stdio-common/vfprintf.c in glibc 2.14 and other versions allows context-dependent attackers to bypass the FORTIFY_SOURCE protection mechanism, conduct format string attacks, and write to arbitrary memory via a large number of arguments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.72%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGlibc2.14

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0864?
Integer overflow in the vfprintf function in stdio-common/vfprintf.c in glibc 2.14 and other versions allows context-dependent attackers to bypass the FORTIFY_SOURCE protection mechanism, conduct format string attacks, and write to arbitrary memory via a large number of arguments.
How severe is CVE-2012-0864?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0864 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0864?
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