CVE-2012-5645: High severity Freeciv Freeciv vulnerability
A denial of service flaw was found in the way the server component of Freeciv before 2.3.4 processed certain packets. A remote attacker could send a specially-crafted packet that, when processed would lead to memory exhaustion or excessive CPU consumption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5645?
CVE-2012-5645 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause memory exhaustion or excessive CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5645?
To fix CVE-2012-5645, upgrade Freeciv to version 2.3.4 or later, or install the patched versions available in Debian.
Which versions of Freeciv are affected by CVE-2012-5645?
Freeciv versions prior to 2.3.4 are affected by CVE-2012-5645.
Can CVE-2012-5645 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5645 can be exploited remotely by sending specially-crafted packets to the server component of Freeciv.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-5645 on a system?
The potential impacts of CVE-2012-5645 include system downtime and performance degradation due to memory exhaustion and CPU overload.