How severe is CVE-2012-3368?

CVE-2012-3368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-3368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3368?

CVE-2012-3368 affects Redhat Dtach. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3368?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-3368 published?

CVE-2012-3368 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3368

CVE-2012-3368 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Dtach with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Redhat Dtach
Published: 2012-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer signedness error in attach.c in dtach 0.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from daemon stack memory in opportunistic circumstances by reading application data after an improper connection-close request, as demonstrated by running an IRC client in dtach.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3368?: Integer signedness error in attach.c in dtach 0.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from daemon stack memory in opportunistic circumstances by reading application data after an improper connection-close request, as demonstrated by running an IRC client in dtach.
How severe is CVE-2012-3368?: CVE-2012-3368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-3368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3368?: CVE-2012-3368 affects Redhat Dtach. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3368?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3368 published?: CVE-2012-3368 was published on 2012-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:dtach:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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