CVE-2012-3278
CVE-2012-3278 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Diagnostics Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp Diagnostics Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in magentservice.exe in HP Diagnostics Server 8.x through 8.07 and 9.x through 9.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed message packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3278?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in magentservice.exe in HP Diagnostics Server 8.x through 8.07 and 9.x through 9.21 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed message packet.
- How severe is CVE-2012-3278?
- CVE-2012-3278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2012-3278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-3278?
- CVE-2012-3278 primarily affects Hp Diagnostics Server. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-3278?
- 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-2012-3278 published?
- CVE-2012-3278 was published on 2013-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-162/
- https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c03645497
Affected products (15)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:8.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:8.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:8.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:8.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:8.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:8.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:8.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:8.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:9.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:9.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:9.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:9.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:9.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:diagnostics_server:9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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