CVE-2012-6084
UnknownEPSS 3.05%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6084 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. modules/m_capab.c in (1) ircd-ratbox before 3.0.8 and (2) Charybdis before 3.4.2 does not properly support capability negotiation during server handshakes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a malformed request.. EPSS estimates a 3.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
modules/m_capab.c in (1) ircd-ratbox before 3.0.8 and (2) Charybdis before 3.4.2 does not properly support capability negotiation during server handshakes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a malformed request.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.0 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.1.1 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.1.2 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.2.1 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.2.2 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.2.3 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.3 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.3.1 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.3.2 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.4 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.5 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.5.1 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.5.2 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 1.5.3 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.1 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.2 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.3 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.4 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.5 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.6 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.7 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.8 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.9 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.10 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.0.11 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.0 | Beta1 |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.1 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.2 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.3 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.4 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.5 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.6 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.7 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.1.8 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.0 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.1 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.2 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.3 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.4 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.5 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.6 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.7 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.7.1 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.8 | — |
| Ircd-Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | 2.2.9 | — |
| Ratbox | Ircd-Ratbox | <= 3.0.7 | — |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6084?
modules/m_capab.c in (1) ircd-ratbox before 3.0.8 and (2) Charybdis before 3.4.2 does not properly support capability negotiation during server handshakes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a malformed request.
How severe is CVE-2012-6084?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6084 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6084?
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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