Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU35014

Input validation error in FreeBSD - CVE-2012-4576

Published: December 2, 2019 / Updated: June 28, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU35014

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-4576

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: FreeBSD Foundation

Affected software:
FreeBSD

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

FreeBSD: Input Validation Flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges

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