How severe is CVE-2012-3407?

CVE-2012-3407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-3407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3407?

CVE-2012-3407 affects Plow Project Plow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3407?

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-2012-3407 published?

CVE-2012-3407 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3407

CVE-2012-3407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Plow Project Plow with a CVSS 3.x 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Plow Project Plow
Published: 2019-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

plow has local buffer overflow vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3407?: plow has local buffer overflow vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2012-3407?: CVE-2012-3407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-3407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3407?: CVE-2012-3407 affects Plow Project Plow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3407?: 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-2012-3407 published?: CVE-2012-3407 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:plow_project:plow:0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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