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CVE-2012-1502

UnknownEPSS 14.29%

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CVE-2012-1502 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Double free vulnerability in the PyPAM_conv in PAMmodule.c in PyPam 0.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a NULL byte in a password string.. EPSS estimates a 14.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Double free vulnerability in the PyPAM_conv in PAMmodule.c in PyPam 0.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a NULL byte in a password string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.29%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PypamPypam<= 0.5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1502?
Double free vulnerability in the PyPAM_conv in PAMmodule.c in PyPam 0.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a NULL byte in a password string.
How severe is CVE-2012-1502?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1502 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1502?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST