How severe is CVE-2012-6309?

CVE-2012-6309 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-2012-6309 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6309?

CVE-2012-6309 affects Arctic Torrent Project Arctic Torrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6309?

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-2012-6309 published?

CVE-2012-6309 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6309

CVE-2012-6309 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arctic Torrent Project Arctic Torrent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Arctic Torrent Project Arctic Torrent
Published: 2020-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A vulnerability exists in Arctic Torrent 1.4 via unspecified vectors in .torrent file handling, which could let a malicious user cause a Denial of Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6309?: A vulnerability exists in Arctic Torrent 1.4 via unspecified vectors in .torrent file handling, which could let a malicious user cause a Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2012-6309?: CVE-2012-6309 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-2012-6309 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6309?: CVE-2012-6309 affects Arctic Torrent Project Arctic Torrent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6309?: 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-2012-6309 published?: CVE-2012-6309 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/10/5

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arctic_torrent_project:arctic_torrent:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*