Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-0219
Heap-based buffer overflow in the xioscan_readline function in xio-readline.c in socat 1.4.0.0 through 1.7.2.0 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the READLINE address.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2012-0219
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:2.0.0:b1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:2.0.0:b2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:2.0.0:b3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:2.0.0:b4:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-0219
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-0219
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.2
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
1.9
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10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-0219
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-0219
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:169
mandriva.com
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027064
socat Buffer Overflow in xioscan_readline() Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081619.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 17 Update: socat-1.7.2.1-1.fc17
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http://www.lwn.net/Articles/504742/
openSUSE alert openSUSE-SU-2012:0809-1 (socat) [LWN.net]
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201208-01.xml
socat: Arbitrary code execution (GLSA 201208-01) — Gentoo security
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081882.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 16 Update: socat-1.7.2.1-1.fc16
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http://www.dest-unreach.org/socat/contrib/socat-secadv3.html
Socat security advisory 3Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53510
socat 'xioscan_readline()' Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/14/2
oss-security - socat security advisory
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