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CVE-2012-0397

7.6 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in EMC RSA SecurID Software Token Converter before 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Published Mar 6, 2012rsaCWE-119EPSS 2.72%

Overview

CVE-2012-0397 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting rsa securid_software_token_converter. It was published on March 6, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in EMC RSA SecurID Software Token Converter before 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rsa. Update securid_software_token_converter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
rsasecurid_software_token_converter0Affected

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/521885Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/521885

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0397?

CVE-2012-0397 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting rsa securid_software_token_converter. It was published on March 6, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-0397?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0397?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rsa. Update securid_software_token_converter to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-0397?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-0397 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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