How severe is CVE-2012-0429?

CVE-2012-0429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0429?

CVE-2012-0429 primarily affects Microfocus Edirectory. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0429?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0429 published?

CVE-2012-0429 was published on 2012-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0429

CVE-2012-0429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Edirectory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microfocus Edirectory
Published: 2012-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dhost in NetIQ eDirectory 8.8.6.x before 8.8.6.7 and 8.8.7.x before 8.8.7.2 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via crafted characters in an HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0429?: dhost in NetIQ eDirectory 8.8.6.x before 8.8.6.7 and 8.8.7.x before 8.8.7.2 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via crafted characters in an HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2012-0429?: CVE-2012-0429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0429?: CVE-2012-0429 primarily affects Microfocus Edirectory. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0429 published?: CVE-2012-0429 was published on 2012-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.6.0:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.6.1:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.6.2:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.6.3:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.6.4:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.6.5:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.6.6:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.7.0:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:edirectory:8.8.7.1:-:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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