CVE-2012-4527
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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.
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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 |
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