How severe is CVE-2012-2980?

CVE-2012-2980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2980?

CVE-2012-2980 primarily affects Att Status. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2980?

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-2012-2980 published?

CVE-2012-2980 was published on 2012-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2980

CVE-2012-2980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Att Status with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Att Status
Published: 2012-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Samsung and HTC onTouchEvent method implementation for Android on the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide, HTC Merge, Sprint EVO Shift 4G, HTC ChaCha, AT&T Status, HTC Desire Z, T-Mobile G2, T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide, and Samsung Galaxy S stores touch coordinates in the dmesg buffer, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, as demonstrated by PIN numbers, telephone numbers, and text messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2980?: The Samsung and HTC onTouchEvent method implementation for Android on the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide, HTC Merge, Sprint EVO Shift 4G, HTC ChaCha, AT&T Status, HTC Desire Z, T-Mobile G2, T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide, and Samsung Galaxy S stores touch coordinates in the dmesg buffer, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application, as demonstrated by PIN numbers, telephone numbers, and text messages.
How severe is CVE-2012-2980?: CVE-2012-2980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2980?: CVE-2012-2980 primarily affects Att Status. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2980?: 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-2012-2980 published?: CVE-2012-2980 was published on 2012-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:h:att:status:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:htc:chacha:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:htc:desire:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:htc:merge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_s:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:sprint:evo_shift_4g:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:t-mobile:g2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:t-mobile:mytouch_3g_slide:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:t-mobile:mytouch_4g_slide:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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