CVE-2012-3012
CVE-2012-3012 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arbiter Power Sentinel 1133a Firmware 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Arbiter Power Sentinel 1133a Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
The Arbiter Power Sentinel 1133A device with firmware before 11Jun2012 Rev 421 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Ethernet outage) via unspecified Ethernet traffic that fills a buffer, as demonstrated by a port scan.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3012?
- The Arbiter Power Sentinel 1133A device with firmware before 11Jun2012 Rev 421 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Ethernet outage) via unspecified Ethernet traffic that fills a buffer, as demonstrated by a port scan.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3012?
- CVE-2012-3012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3012 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3012?
- CVE-2012-3012 primarily affects Arbiter Power Sentinel 1133a Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3012?
- 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-2012-3012 published?
- CVE-2012-3012 was published on 2012-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.arbiter.com/news/index.php?id=261
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-249-01.pdf
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:arbiter:power_sentinel_1133a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:arbiter:power_sentinel:1133a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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