Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the proxy_connect function in src/client.c in CVS 1.11 and 1.12 allows remote HTTP proxy servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP response.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cvs | Cvs | 1.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-02/msg00064.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0321.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47869Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48063Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48142Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48150
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1371-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2407
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:044
- http://www.osvdb.org/78987
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51943
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026719
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=784141
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73097
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-44
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0804?
CVE-2012-0804 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the proxy_connect function in src/client.c in CVS 1.11 and 1.12 allows remote HTTP proxy servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code ...
How severe is CVE-2012-0804?
CVE-2012-0804 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0804?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cvs Cvs.