CVE-2012-6083: High severity freeciv vulnerability
Published Jan 23, 2020
·Updated
Freeciv before 2.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/freeciv
2.6.3-13.0.6-13.1.2+ds-2
Freeciv Freeciv<2.3.3
Event History
Jan 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6083?
CVE-2012-6083 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6083?
To fix CVE-2012-6083, upgrade to Freeciv version 2.3.3 or later, or install fixed versions 2.6.3-1, 3.0.6-1, or 3.1.2+ds-2 from Debian.
3
Which versions of Freeciv are affected by CVE-2012-6083?
Freeciv versions earlier than 2.3.3 are affected by CVE-2012-6083.
4
Can CVE-2012-6083 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6083 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted packets.
5
What type of attacks can CVE-2012-6083 lead to?
CVE-2012-6083 can lead to a denial of service, impacting the availability of the Freeciv service.