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CVE-2012-4562

UnknownEPSS 12.85%

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CVE-2012-4562 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in libssh before 0.5.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which triggers a buffer overflow, infinite loop, or possibly some other unspecified vulnerabilities.. EPSS estimates a 12.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in libssh before 0.5.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which triggers a buffer overflow, infinite loop, or possibly some other unspecified vulnerabilities.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
12.85%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibsshLibssh<= 0.5.2
LibsshLibssh0.4.7
LibsshLibssh0.4.8
LibsshLibssh0.5.0
LibsshLibssh0.5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4562?
Multiple integer overflows in libssh before 0.5.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which triggers a buffer overflow, infinite loop, or possibly some other unspecified vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2012-4562?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4562 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4562?
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