CVE-2012-3534

CVE-2012-3534 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnugk Gnu Gatekeeper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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

Description

GNU Gatekeeper before 3.1 does not limit the number of connections to the status port, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection and thread consumption) via a large number of connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3534?
GNU Gatekeeper before 3.1 does not limit the number of connections to the status port, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection and thread consumption) via a large number of connections.
How severe is CVE-2012-3534?
CVE-2012-3534 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3534 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3534?
CVE-2012-3534 primarily affects Gnugk Gnu Gatekeeper. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3534?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3534 published?
CVE-2012-3534 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

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