How severe is CVE-2012-4980?

CVE-2012-4980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-4980 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-2012-4980?

CVE-2012-4980 affects Toshiba Configfree Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4980?

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-2012-4980 published?

CVE-2012-4980 was published on 2019-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4980

CVE-2012-4980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Toshiba Configfree Utility 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Toshiba Configfree Utility
Published: 2019-12-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CFProfile.exe in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility 8.0.38 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4980?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CFProfile.exe in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility 8.0.38 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2012-4980?: CVE-2012-4980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-4980 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-2012-4980?: CVE-2012-4980 affects Toshiba Configfree Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4980?: 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-2012-4980 published?: CVE-2012-4980 was published on 2019-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:toshiba:configfree_utility:8.0.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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