CVE-2012-3291
UnknownEPSS 2.32%
Last modified
CVE-2012-3291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenConnect 3.18 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service via a crafted greeting banner.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenConnect 3.18 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service via a crafted greeting banner.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Infradead | Openconnect | <= 3.17 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 1.00 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 1.10 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 1.20 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 1.30 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 1.40 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.00 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.01 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.10 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.11 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.12 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.20 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.21 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.22 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.23 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.24 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.25 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 2.26 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.00 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.01 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.02 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.11 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.12 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.13 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.14 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.15 |
| Infradead | Openconnect | 3.16 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-3291?
Heap-based buffer overflow in OpenConnect 3.18 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service via a crafted greeting banner.
How severe is CVE-2012-3291?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3291 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3291?
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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