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Improper Input Validation

CVE-2012-4576

Severity High
Score 7.2/10

Summary

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

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • COMPLETE
  • COMPLETE
  • COMPLETE

CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published