CVE-2012-0273
CVE-2012-0273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hans Alshoff Minalic with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hans Alshoff Minalic
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in MinaliC 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) session_id cookie in a request to the get_cookie_value function in response.c, (2) directory name in a request to the add_default_file function in response.c, or (3) file name in a request to the retrieve_physical_file_name_or_brows function in response.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0273?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in MinaliC 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) session_id cookie in a request to the get_cookie_value function in response.c, (2) directory name in a request to the add_default_file function in response.c, or (3) file name in a request to the retrieve_physical_file_name_or_brows function in response.c.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0273?
- CVE-2012-0273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0273 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0273?
- CVE-2012-0273 affects Hans Alshoff Minalic. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0273?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-0273 published?
- CVE-2012-0273 was published on 2014-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45462
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52873
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74651
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74652
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74653
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hans_alshoff:minalic:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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