CVE-2012-2427
CVE-2012-2427 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Xarrow with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Xarrow
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the server in xArrow before 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via packets that trigger an invalid free operation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2427?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in the server in xArrow before 3.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via packets that trigger an invalid free operation.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2427?
- CVE-2012-2427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2427 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2427?
- CVE-2012-2427 affects Xarrow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2427?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-2427 published?
- CVE-2012-2427 was published on 2012-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xarrow:xarrow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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