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CVE-2012-3845: Buffer overflow in LAN Messenger 1.2.28 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (c...

Buffer overflow in LAN Messenger 1.2.28 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in an initiation request.

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CVE-2012-3845 can crash vulnerable LAN Messenger clients or services when they receive an oversized initiation request. The documented impact is denial of service, not confirmed data theft or code execution. The business risk is operational disruption in environments that still use this legacy messaging tool. Exposure is most likely in legacy internal networks still running LAN Messenger 1.2.28 or older. The sources do not establish broad internet exposure or affected CPEs. Organizations not using LAN Messenger are not indicated as exposed by this bundle. Handle during legacy software cleanup unless the tool is business-critical or reachable by untrusted users. Prioritize replacement or isolation because the application appears old, public exploit material is referenced, and no patch details are provided in the bundle. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for LAN Messenger 1.2.28 or earlier.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for an update or replacement.; Retire the application if no maintained fixed version exists..

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