CVE-2012-0806: Buffer overflow in Bip 0.8.8 and earlier might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-0806?

bip: upgrade to newer than 0.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-0806 being exploited?

CVE-2012-0806 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-0806 affect?

CVE-2012-0806 affects bip. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Buffer overflow in Bip 0.8.8 and earlier might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a series of TCP connections that triggers use of many open file descriptors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-0806?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2012-0806 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting bip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Bip 0.8.8 and earlier might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a series of TCP connections that triggers use of many open file descriptors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2012-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: duckcorp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-01-27 00:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

duckcorp bip UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.8.8 · 0.7.0 · 0.7.1 · 0.7.2 · 0.7.3 · 0.7.4 · 0.7.5 · 0.8.0

Fixed in: newer than 0.8.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.8.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bip

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bip

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-0806?

bip: upgrade to newer than 0.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-0806 being exploited?

CVE-2012-0806 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-2012-0806 affect?

CVE-2012-0806 affects bip. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Buffer overflow in Bip 0.8.8 and earlier might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a series of TCP connections that triggers use of many open file descriptors.

How urgent is CVE-2012-0806?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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