CVE-2012-2248
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2248 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in dhclient 4.3.1-6 due to an embedded path variable.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in dhclient 4.3.1-6 due to an embedded path variable.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dhclient Project | Dhclient | 4.3.1-6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/15/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/17/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/17/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/21/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2248Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/15/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/17/13Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/17/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/15Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/17Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/18Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/19Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/18/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/21/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2248Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2248?
An issue was discovered in dhclient 4.3.1-6 due to an embedded path variable.
How severe is CVE-2012-2248?
CVE-2012-2248 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2248?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2012-2248?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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