CVE-2012-6696
UnknownEPSS 1.63%
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CVE-2012-6696 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. inspircd in Debian before 2.0.7 does not properly handle unsigned integers. NOTE: This vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix to CVE-2012-1836.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
inspircd in Debian before 2.0.7 does not properly handle unsigned integers. NOTE: This vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix to CVE-2012-1836.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inspircd | Inspircd | <= 2.0.5 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3226Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/26/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/commit/ed28c1ba666b39581adb860bf51cdde43c84cc89Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3226Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/26/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/inspircd/inspircd/commit/ed28c1ba666b39581adb860bf51cdde43c84cc89Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6696?
inspircd in Debian before 2.0.7 does not properly handle unsigned integers. NOTE: This vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix to CVE-2012-1836.
How severe is CVE-2012-6696?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6696 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6696?
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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