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)
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (33.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 34th percentile — 33.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- FreeBSD — versions 8.3, and 9.1, 9.0
- Debian Linux — versions 8.0, 9.0, 10.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4576 (Third Party Advisory)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-4576 (Broken Link)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/56654 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0089.html (Broken Link)
- www.securitytracker.com/id (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80321 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
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.