CVE-2012-6687

Name: CVE-2012-6687
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-19T15:59:00.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.09%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-6687 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FastCGI (aka fcgi and libfcgi) 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a large number of connections.. EPSS estimates a 6.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FastCGI (aka fcgi and libfcgi) 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a large number of connections.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.09%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fastcgi	Fcgi	2.4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6687?

FastCGI (aka fcgi and libfcgi) 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a large number of connections.

How severe is CVE-2012-6687?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6687 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6687?

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-2012-6687?

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Source: NVD / NIST