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CVE-2012-3421

UnknownEPSS 3.33%

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CVE-2012-3421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pduread function in pdu.c in libpcp in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 3.6.5 does not properly time out connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (pmcd hang) by sending individual bytes of a PDU separately, related to an "event-driven programming flaw.". EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pduread function in pdu.c in libpcp in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 3.6.5 does not properly time out connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (pmcd hang) by sending individual bytes of a PDU separately, related to an "event-driven programming flaw."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.33%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot<= 3.6.4
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.1
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.2
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.3
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.4
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.5
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.6
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.7
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.8
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.9
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.10
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.1.11
SgiPerformance Co-Pilot2.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3421?
The pduread function in pdu.c in libpcp in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 3.6.5 does not properly time out connections, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (pmcd hang) by sending individual bytes of a PDU separately, related to an "event-driven programming flaw."
How severe is CVE-2012-3421?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3421 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3421?
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