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CVE-2012-3423

UnknownEPSS 6.17%

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CVE-2012-3423 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IcedTea-Web plugin before 1.2.1 does not properly handle NPVariant NPStrings without NUL terminators, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), obtain sensitive information from memory, or execute arbitrary code via a crafted Java applet.. EPSS estimates a 6.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IcedTea-Web plugin before 1.2.1 does not properly handle NPVariant NPStrings without NUL terminators, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), obtain sensitive information from memory, or execute arbitrary code via a crafted Java applet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.17%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatIcedtea-Web<= 1.2
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.0
RedhatIcedtea-Web1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3423?
The IcedTea-Web plugin before 1.2.1 does not properly handle NPVariant NPStrings without NUL terminators, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), obtain sensitive information from memory, or execute arbitrary code via a crafted Java applet.
How severe is CVE-2012-3423?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3423 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3423?
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