Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xioscan_readline function in xio-readline.c in socat 1.4.0.0 through 1.7.2.0 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the READLINE address.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dest-Unreach | Socat | 1.4.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081619.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081882.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49746
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201208-01.xml
- http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/contrib/socat-secadv3.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.lwn.net/Articles/504742/
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:169
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/14/2
- http://www.osvdb.org/81969
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53510
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027064
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081619.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081882.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49105Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0219?
CVE-2012-0219 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the xioscan_readline function in xio-readline.c in socat 1.4.0.0 through 1.7.2.0 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the READLI...
How severe is CVE-2012-0219?
CVE-2012-0219 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0219?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dest-Unreach Socat.