CVE-2012-6083
CVE-2012-6083 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeciv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-400
- Affected product: Freeciv
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Freeciv before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-6083?
- Freeciv before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.
- How severe is CVE-2012-6083?
- CVE-2012-6083 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2012-6083 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-6083?
- CVE-2012-6083 affects Freeciv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-6083?
- 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-2012-6083 published?
- CVE-2012-6083 was published on 2020-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freeciv:freeciv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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