CVE-2012-1222
CVE-2012-1222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rabidhamster R2/extreme with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Rabidhamster R2/extreme
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in RabidHamster R2/Extreme 1.65 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 23.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-1222?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in RabidHamster R2/Extreme 1.65 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 23.
- How severe is CVE-2012-1222?
- CVE-2012-1222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-1222 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-1222?
- CVE-2012-1222 primarily affects Rabidhamster R2/extreme. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-1222?
- 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-2012-1222 published?
- CVE-2012-1222 was published on 2012-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.org/adv/r2_1-adv.txt
- http://osvdb.org/79093
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47966
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52061
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73113
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:rabidhamster:r2\/extreme:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:rabidhamster:r2\/extreme:1.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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