CVE-2012-4576

Description

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

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: FreeBSD FreeBSD
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4576 third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-4576 broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56654 vdb entry third party advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0089.html broken link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027809 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80321 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4576?
CVE-2012-4576 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4576?
To fix CVE-2012-4576, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-4576 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-4576 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-4576?
CVE-2012-4576 affects FreeBSD FreeBSD.
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