CVE-2012-4576

Name: CVE-2012-4576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-02T18:15:10.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4576 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freebsd	Freebsd	7.4
Freebsd	Freebsd	8.3
Freebsd	Freebsd	9.0
Freebsd	Freebsd	9.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0089.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56654Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027809Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-4576Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80321Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4576Third Party Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0089.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56654Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027809Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-4576Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80321Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4576Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4576?

FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges

How severe is CVE-2012-4576?

CVE-2012-4576 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4576?

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-2012-4576?

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Source: NVD / NIST