Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the get_history function in history.cgi in Nagios Core before 3.4.4, and Icinga 1.6.x before 1.6.2, 1.7.x before 1.7.4, and 1.8.x before 1.8.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) host_name variable (host parameter) or (2) svc_description variable.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios | <= 3.4.3 |
| Icinga | Icinga | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2012-December/089125.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00060.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00077.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00088.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51863Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2616
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2653
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24084Exploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24159Exploit
- http://www.nagios.org/projects/nagioscore/history/core-3x
- http://www.osvdb.org/89170
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56879Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=893269
- https://dev.icinga.org/issues/3532Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6096?
CVE-2012-6096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the get_history function in history.cgi in Nagios Core before 3.4.4, and Icinga 1.6.x before 1.6.2, 1.7.x before 1.7.4, and 1.8.x before 1.8.4, might allow rem...
How severe is CVE-2012-6096?
CVE-2012-6096 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6096?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios, Icinga Icinga.