CVE-2012-4980

Description

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

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.93% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55644 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78801 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4980?
CVE-2012-4980 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4980?
To fix CVE-2012-4980, 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-2012-4980 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-4980 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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