Improper input validation in Freebsd
CVE-2012-4576
FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.004 (34.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Freebsd — versions 8.3, and 9.1, 9.0
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 8.0, 9.0, 10.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_MISC, Broken Link)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_MISC, Broken Link)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4576?
- CVE-2012-4576 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freebsd, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-02.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4576?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2012-4576 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.