CVE-2012-6687: Input Validation
Published Jul 14, 2012
·Updated
FastCGI (aka fcgi and libfcgi) 2.4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a large number of connections.
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libfcgi
2.4.2-22.4.2-2.1
debian/libfcgi-perl
0.79+ds-20.82+ds-20.82+ds-3
FastCGI fcgi=2.4.0
Event History
Jul 14, 2012
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:12 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Feb 19, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Aug 6, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:43 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6687?
CVE-2012-6687 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through resource exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6687?
To mitigate CVE-2012-6687, upgrade to the patched versions of libfcgi and libfcgi-perl as specified in the advisories.
3
Which versions of FastCGI are affected by CVE-2012-6687?
FastCGI version 2.4.0 is directly affected by CVE-2012-6687, leading to potential segmentation faults.
4
Can CVE-2012-6687 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6687 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger crashes in the affected software.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-6687?
The potential impact of CVE-2012-6687 includes service downtime and interruption due to crashes caused by multiple connections.