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Unscored severity · published Aug 7, 2012
CVE-2012-0213
The UnhandledDataStructure function in hwpf/model/UnhandledDataStructure.java in Apache POI 3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OutOfMemoryError…
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CVSS
7.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The UnhandledDataStructure function in hwpf/model/UnhandledDataStructure.java in Apache POI 3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OutOfMemoryError exception and possibly JVM destabilization) via a crafted length value in a Channel Definition Format (CDF) or Compound File Binary Format (CFBF) document.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)7.5% · higher than 94% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PO
Poi · Apache
through 3.8; 0.1; 0.2; 0.3; 0.4; 0.5; +34 more · source: NVD
Affected product
PO
Poi
Apache
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0213
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-0213
lists.fedoraproject.org
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-August/084609.html
rhn.redhat.com
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1232.html
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/49040
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/50549
www-01.ibm.com
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996759
www.debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2468
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