CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2012-0828

Heap-based buffer overflow in Xchat-WDK before 1499-4 (2012-01-18) xchat 2.8.6 on Maemo architecture could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (xchat client crash) or execute arbitrary...

Vulnerability Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Xchat-WDK before 1499-4 (2012-01-18) xchat 2.8.6 on Maemo architecture could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (xchat client crash) or execute arbitrary code via a UTF-8 line from server containing characters outside of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnomeGtk2.10.4
XchatXchat< 2.8.6
Xchat-WdkXchat-Wdk< 1499-4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-0828?

CVE-2012-0828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in Xchat-WDK before 1499-4 (2012-01-18) xchat 2.8.6 on Maemo architecture could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (xchat client crash) or execute arbitrary...

How severe is CVE-2012-0828?

CVE-2012-0828 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0828?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gtk, Xchat Xchat, Xchat-Wdk Xchat-Wdk.