CVE-2012-3407 Memory corruption in plow
A local buffer overflow in plow allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on the host system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3407?
CVE-2012-3407 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in plow, published on 22 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
plow has local buffer overflow vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3407?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Plow Project Plow.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3407?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3407 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-3407 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3407 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8mc9-xv53-c76c.