How severe is CVE-2012-2426?

CVE-2012-2426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2426 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2426?

CVE-2012-2426 affects Xarrow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2426?

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-2012-2426 published?

CVE-2012-2426 was published on 2012-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2426

CVE-2012-2426 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xarrow with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Xarrow
Published: 2012-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The server in xArrow before 3.4.1 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2426?: The server in xArrow before 3.4.1 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2426?: CVE-2012-2426 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2426 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2426?: CVE-2012-2426 affects Xarrow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2426?: 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-2012-2426 published?: CVE-2012-2426 was published on 2012-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-145-02.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xarrow:xarrow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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