CVE-2012-4980 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CFProfile.exe in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility 8.0.38 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Toshiba	Configfree Utility	8.0.38

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55644Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78801Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55644Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78801Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-4980?

CVE-2012-4980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CFProfile.exe in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility 8.0.38 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2012-4980?

CVE-2012-4980 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-2012-4980?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Toshiba Configfree Utility.