What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0840?

CVE-2012-0840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 37.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-0840?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-0840. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 37.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0840?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-0840. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Portable Runtime CVE-2012-0840

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-02-10 secalert@redhat.com

Denial Of Service Apache Portable Runtime

5.0

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.0 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 10, 2012 - 19:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

tables/apr_hash.c in the Apache Portable Runtime (APR) library through 1.4.5 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted input to an application that maintains a hash table.

AnalysisAI

tables/apr_hash.c in the Apache Portable Runtime (APR) library through 1.4.5 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 37.2%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. tables/apr_hash.c in the Apache Portable Runtime (APR) library through 1.4.5 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted input to an application that maintains a hash table. Affected products include: Apache Portable Runtime. Version information: through 1.4.5.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.