CVE-2012-6125
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6125 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Chicken before 4.8.0 is susceptible to algorithmic complexity attacks related to hash table collisions.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Chicken before 4.8.0 is susceptible to algorithmic complexity attacks related to hash table collisions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Call-Cc | Chicken | < 4.8.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/08/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2012-01/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2012-01/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6125Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/08/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2012-01/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2012-01/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6125Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6125?
Chicken before 4.8.0 is susceptible to algorithmic complexity attacks related to hash table collisions.
How severe is CVE-2012-6125?
CVE-2012-6125 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6125?
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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