CVE-2012-6083

Name: CVE-2012-6083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-23T18:15:12.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 11.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6083 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Freeciv before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 11.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Freeciv before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

11.73%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freeciv	Freeciv	< 2.3.3

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/31/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/NEWS-2.3.3Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/31/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://freeciv.fandom.com/wiki/NEWS-2.3.3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6083?

Freeciv before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.

How severe is CVE-2012-6083?

CVE-2012-6083 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6083?

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-2012-6083?

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Source: NVD / NIST