CVE-2012-4434
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.31%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4434 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. fwknop before 2.0.3 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 3.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fwknop before 2.0.3 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cipherdyne | Fwknop | < 2.0.3 |
References
- http://www.cipherdyne.org/blog/2012/09/software-release-fwknop-2.0.3.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/19/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/20/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.cipherdyne.org/blog/2012/09/software-release-fwknop-2.0.3.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/19/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/20/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4434?
fwknop before 2.0.3 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2012-4434?
CVE-2012-4434 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4434?
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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