Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the trash buffer in the header capture functionality in HAProxy before 1.4.21, when global.tune.bufsize is set to a value greater than the default and header rewriting is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haproxy | Haproxy | <= 1.4.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://haproxy.1wt.eu/#news
- http://haproxy.1wt.eu/download/1.4/src/CHANGELOG
- http://haproxy.1wt.eu/git?p=haproxy-1.4.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=30297cb17147a8d339eb1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49261Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201301-02.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2711
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/23/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/23/15
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/28/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53647
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1800-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75777
- http://haproxy.1wt.eu/#news
- http://haproxy.1wt.eu/download/1.4/src/CHANGELOG
- http://haproxy.1wt.eu/git?p=haproxy-1.4.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=30297cb17147a8d339eb1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2942?
CVE-2012-2942 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the trash buffer in the header capture functionality in HAProxy before 1.4.21, when global.tune.bufsize is set to a value greater than the default and header rewriting is enabled, a...
How severe is CVE-2012-2942?
CVE-2012-2942 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2942?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haproxy Haproxy.