CVE-2012-6702

UnknownEPSS 2.37%

Last modified

CVE-2012-6702 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Expat, when used in a parser that has not called XML_SetHashSalt or passed it a seed of 0, makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via vectors involving use of the srand function.. EPSS estimates a 2.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Expat, when used in a parser that has not called XML_SetHashSalt or passed it a seed of 0, makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via vectors involving use of the srand function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.37%

81.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libexpat ProjectLibexpat< 2.2.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0
GoogleAndroid4.4.4
GoogleAndroid5.0.2
GoogleAndroid5.1.1
GoogleAndroid6.0
GoogleAndroid6.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6702?
Expat, when used in a parser that has not called XML_SetHashSalt or passed it a seed of 0, makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via vectors involving use of the srand function.
How severe is CVE-2012-6702?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6702 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6702?
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