CVE-2012-4458

CVE-2012-4458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Qpid 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-189.

Key facts

Description

The AMQP type decoder in Apache Qpid 0.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and server crash) via a large number of zero width elements in the client-properties map in a connection.start-ok message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4458?
The AMQP type decoder in Apache Qpid 0.20 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and server crash) via a large number of zero width elements in the client-properties map in a connection.start-ok message.
How severe is CVE-2012-4458?
CVE-2012-4458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4458 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4458?
CVE-2012-4458 primarily affects Apache Qpid. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4458?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4458 published?
CVE-2012-4458 was published on 2013-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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