Vulnerability Description
FastCGI (aka fcgi and libfcgi) 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a large number of connections.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fastcgi | Fcgi | 2.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0184.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/06/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/07/4
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=681591
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libfcgi/+bug/933417
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1189958
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100696
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0184.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/06/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/07/4
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=681591
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/libfcgi/+bug/933417
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1189958
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100696
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6687?
CVE-2012-6687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). FastCGI (aka fcgi and libfcgi) 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a large number of connections.
How severe is CVE-2012-6687?
CVE-2012-6687 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6687?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fastcgi Fcgi.