CVE-2012-4409
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CVE-2012-4409 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the check_file_head function in extra.c in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encrypted file with a crafted header containing long salt data that is not properly handled during decryption.. EPSS estimates a 15.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the check_file_head function in extra.c in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encrypted file with a crafted header containing long salt data that is not properly handled during decryption.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcrypt | Mcrypt | <= 2.6.8 |
| Mcrypt | Mcrypt | 2.6.4 |
| Mcrypt | Mcrypt | 2.6.5 |
| Mcrypt | Mcrypt | 2.6.6 |
| Mcrypt | Mcrypt | 2.6.7 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50507Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50507Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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