CVE-2012-0219 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the xioscan_readline function within socat versions 1.4.0.0 through 1.7.2.0 and 2.0.0-b1 through 2.0.0-b4. This vulnerability allows local users to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the READLINE address. With a CVSS score of 6.2, it is considered a medium-severity vulnerability, requiring high attack complexity but potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.4.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dest-unreach:socat:1.4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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