CVE-2012-4980: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CFProfile.exe in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility 8.0.38 allow user-assiste

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-4980 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting configfree utility. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CFProfile.exe in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility 8.0.38 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2019-12-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: toshiba

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-27 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

toshiba configfree utility DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0.38

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.38

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy configfree-utility || rpm -q configfree-utility || configfree-utility --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.38 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison configfree-utility sudo apt install configfree-utility=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.38> sudo apt-mark hold configfree-utility

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

dnf --showduplicates list configfree-utility sudo dnf downgrade configfree-utility-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.38> sudo dnf versionlock add configfree-utility

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-4980?

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

Is CVE-2012-4980 being exploited?

CVE-2012-4980 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-2012-4980 affect?

CVE-2012-4980 affects configfree utility. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in CFProfile.exe in Toshiba ConfigFree Utility 8.0.38 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2012-4980?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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