CVE-2012-6352
CVE-2012-6352 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling Connect 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm Sterling Connect
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Session Manager in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct through 4.1.0.3 on UNIX allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash and disk consumption) via crafted data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-6352?
- The Session Manager in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct through 4.1.0.3 on UNIX allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash and disk consumption) via crafted data.
- How severe is CVE-2012-6352?
- CVE-2012-6352 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-6352 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-6352?
- CVE-2012-6352 primarily affects Ibm Sterling Connect. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-6352?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-6352 published?
- CVE-2012-6352 was published on 2013-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1QC20158
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21623608
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80701
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:4.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:4.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_connect:4.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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