CVE-2012-2738
UnknownEPSS 11.15%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The VteTerminal in gnome-terminal (vte) before 0.32.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (long loop and CPU consumption) via an escape sequence with a large repeat count value.. EPSS estimates a 11.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The VteTerminal in gnome-terminal (vte) before 0.32.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (long loop and CPU consumption) via an escape sequence with a large repeat count value.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | <= 0.32.1 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.9.0 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.9.2 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.1 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.2 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.3 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.4 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.5 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.6 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.7 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.8 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.9 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.10 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.11 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.12 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.13 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.14 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.15 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.16 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.17 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.19 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.20 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.21 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.22 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.23 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.25 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.26 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.27 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.28 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.10.29 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.0 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.1 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.2 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.3 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.4 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.5 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.6 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.7 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.8 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.9 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.10 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.11 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.12 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.13 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.14 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.15 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.16 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.17 |
| Nalin Dahyabhai | Vte | 0.11.18 |
Showing 50 of 147 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2738?
The VteTerminal in gnome-terminal (vte) before 0.32.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (long loop and CPU consumption) via an escape sequence with a large repeat count value.
How severe is CVE-2012-2738?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2738?
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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