CVE-2012-3845

Name: CVE-2012-3845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-03T22:55:03.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3845 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in LAN Messenger 1.2.28 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in an initiation request.. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in LAN Messenger 1.2.28 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in an initiation request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.31%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lan Messenger	Lan Messenger1.2.28	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 3, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3845?

Buffer overflow in LAN Messenger 1.2.28 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in an initiation request.

How severe is CVE-2012-3845?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3845 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3845?

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-2012-3845?

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Source: NVD / NIST