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CVE-2012-4527

UnknownEPSS 7.68%

Last modified

CVE-2012-4527 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long file name. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 7.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long file name. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.68%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McryptMcrypt<= 2.6.8
McryptMcrypt2.6.4
McryptMcrypt2.6.5
McryptMcrypt2.6.6
McryptMcrypt2.6.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4527?
Stack-based buffer overflow in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long file name. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2012-4527?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4527 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4527?
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