CVE-2012-0804

cvs: client proxy_connect heap-based buffer overflow

Published May 29, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 10.0 Critical EPSS 8.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the proxy_connect function in src/client.c in CVS 1.11 and 1.12 allows remote HTTP proxy servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP response.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2407-1 cvs security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-0832 Heap-based buffer overflow in the proxy_connect function in src/client.c in CVS 1.11 and 1.12 allows remote HTTP proxy servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP response.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1371-1 cvs vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:38 PM
Reserved
Jan 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 29, 2012, 8:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:38 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 6, 2012, 12:00 AM