CVE-2012-10053
Vulnerability Scoring
Analysis In Progress
CVE-2012-10053 Vulnerability Analysis & Exploit Details
CVE-2012-10053
Attack Complexity Details
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Attack Complexity:
Attack Complexity Analysis In Progress
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Attack Vector:
Attack Vector Under Analysis
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Privileges Required:
None
No authentication is required for exploitation.
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Scope:
Impact is confined to the initially vulnerable component.
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User Interaction:
None
No user interaction is necessary for exploitation.
CVE-2012-10053 Details
Status: Awaiting Analysis
Published on: 08 Aug 2025, 19:15 UTC
CVSS Release:
CVE-2012-10053 Vulnerability Summary
CVE-2012-10053: Simple Web Server 2.2 rc2 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its handling of the Connection HTTP header. When a remote attacker sends an overly long string in this header, the server uses vsprintf() without proper bounds checking, leading to a buffer overflow on the stack. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the web server process. The vulnerability is triggered before authentication.
Assessing the Risk of CVE-2012-10053
Access Complexity Graph
The exploitability of CVE-2012-10053 depends on two key factors: attack complexity (the level of effort required to execute an exploit) and privileges required (the access level an attacker needs).
Exploitability Analysis for CVE-2012-10053
No exploitability data is available for CVE-2012-10053.
Understanding AC and PR
A lower complexity and fewer privilege requirements make exploitation easier. Security teams should evaluate these aspects to determine the urgency of mitigation strategies, such as patch management and access control policies.
Attack Complexity (AC) measures the difficulty in executing an exploit. A high AC means that specific conditions must be met, making an attack more challenging, while a low AC means the vulnerability can be exploited with minimal effort.
Privileges Required (PR) determine the level of system access necessary for an attack. Vulnerabilities requiring no privileges are more accessible to attackers, whereas high privilege requirements limit exploitation to authorized users with elevated access.
CVSS Score Breakdown Chart
Above is the CVSS Sub-score Breakdown for CVE-2012-10053, illustrating how Base, Impact, and Exploitability factors combine to form the overall severity rating. A higher sub-score typically indicates a more severe or easier-to-exploit vulnerability.
CIA Impact Analysis
Below is the Impact Analysis for CVE-2012-10053, showing how Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability might be affected if the vulnerability is exploited. Higher values usually signal greater potential damage.
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Confidentiality:
None
CVE-2012-10053 does not compromise confidentiality.
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Integrity:
None
CVE-2012-10053 does not impact data integrity.
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Availability:
None
CVE-2012-10053 does not affect system availability.
CVE-2012-10053 References
External References
- http://ghostinthelab.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/simplewebserver-2-2-rc2-remote-buffer-overflow-exploit/
- http://www.pmx.it/software/sws.asp
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/sws_connection_bof.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19937
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20028
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/simple-web-server-connection-header-buffer-overflow
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/sws_connection_bof.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19937
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20028
CWE Common Weakness Enumeration
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