CVE-2012-10053

Critical

Description

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductSimple Web Server
PublishedAug 8, 2025
First seenAug 8, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-121CWE-121

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
PMSoftware Simple Web Server2.2 rc2—

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