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CVE-2012-6096

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the get_history function in history.cgi in Nagios Core before 3.4.4, and Icinga 1.6.x before 1.6.2, 1.7.x before 1.7.4, and 1.8.x before 1.8.4, might allow…

Published Jan 22, 2013nagiosCWE-119EPSS 66.45%

Overview

CVE-2012-6096 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nagios nagios. It was published on January 22, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the get_history function in history.cgi in Nagios Core before 3.4.4, and Icinga 1.6.x before 1.6.2, 1.7.x before 1.7.4, and 1.8.x before 1.8.4, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) host_name variable (host parameter) or (2) svc_description variable.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nagios. Update nagios 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
nagiosnagios0Affected

References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2012-December/089125.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00033.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00060.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00077.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00088.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/51863Refwww.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2616Refwww.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2653Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/24084Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/24159

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6096?

CVE-2012-6096 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nagios nagios. It was published on January 22, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-6096?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2012-6096?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nagios. Update nagios 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-2012-6096?

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