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CVE-2012-4436

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified

CVE-2012-4436 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the run_last_args function in client/fwknop.c in fwknop before 2.0.3, when processing --last, might allow local users to cause a denial of service (client crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via many .fwknop.run arguments.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the run_last_args function in client/fwknop.c in fwknop before 2.0.3, when processing --last, might allow local users to cause a denial of service (client crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via many .fwknop.run arguments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.66%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CipherdyneFwknop<= 2.0.2
CipherdyneFwknop2.0
CipherdyneFwknop2.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4436?
Buffer overflow in the run_last_args function in client/fwknop.c in fwknop before 2.0.3, when processing --last, might allow local users to cause a denial of service (client crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via many .fwknop.run arguments.
How severe is CVE-2012-4436?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4436 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4436?
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Source: NVD / NIST