PatchTheCVECVE-2012-2624: Stack-based buffer overflow in Logica HotScan allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via
CVE-2012-2624 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting hotscan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Stack-based buffer overflow in Logica HotScan allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2013-09-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2012-2624?
hotscan: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-2624 being exploited?
CVE-2012-2624 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-2012-2624 affect?
CVE-2012-2624 affects hotscan. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in Logica HotScan allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet.
How urgent is CVE-2012-2624?
Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.