CVE-2012-4415

CVE-2012-4415 is a high-severity vulnerability in Guac-dev Guacamole with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the guac_client_plugin_open function in libguac in Guacamole before 0.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long protocol name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4415?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the guac_client_plugin_open function in libguac in Guacamole before 0.6.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long protocol name.
How severe is CVE-2012-4415?
CVE-2012-4415 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4415 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4415?
CVE-2012-4415 primarily affects Guac-dev Guacamole. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4415?
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-2012-4415 published?
CVE-2012-4415 was published on 2012-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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