HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2012-4576

FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges

Vulnerability Description

FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd7.4
DebianDebian Linux8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-4576?

CVE-2012-4576 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges

How severe is CVE-2012-4576?

CVE-2012-4576 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4576?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd, Debian Debian Linux.