CVE-2012-0273: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in MinaliC 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-0273 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting minalic. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in MinaliC 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) session_id cookie in a request to the get_cookie_value function in response.c, (2) directory name in a request to the add_default_file function in response.c, or (3) file name in a request to the retrieve_physical_file_name_or_brows function in response.c.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2014-06-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: hans alshoff

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-06-20 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hans alshoff minalic DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy minalic || rpm -q minalic || minalic --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison minalic sudo apt install minalic=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold minalic

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list minalic sudo dnf downgrade minalic-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add minalic

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-0273?

minalic: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-0273 being exploited?

CVE-2012-0273 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-0273 affect?

CVE-2012-0273 affects minalic. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in MinaliC 2.0.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) session_id cookie in a request to the get_cookie_value function in response.c, (2) directory name in a request to the add_defa

How urgent is CVE-2012-0273?

Priority 49/100. High severity

References

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