What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1836?

CVE-2012-1836 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 6.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-1836?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-1836. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 6.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-1836?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-1836. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Inspircd CVE-2012-1836

HIGH

Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)

2012-03-22 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow RCE Inspircd

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 22, 2012 - 03:28 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Heap-based buffer overflow in dns.cpp in InspIRCd 2.0.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS query that uses compression.

AnalysisAI

Heap-based buffer overflow in dns.cpp in InspIRCd 2.0.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS query that uses compression. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Buffer Overflow (CWE-119), which allows attackers to corrupt memory to execute arbitrary code or crash the application. Heap-based buffer overflow in dns.cpp in InspIRCd 2.0.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS query that uses compression. Affected products include: Inspircd.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use memory-safe languages or bounds-checking. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries. Use safe string functions.