CVE-2012-4426
medium
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
6.8
VIR risk
6.8
Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier might allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) errors.c or (2) mcrypt.c.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: debian — https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4426
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 2.6.8-1.1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 2.6.8-1.1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 2.6.8-1.1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 2.6.8-1.1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 2.6.8-1.1 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/06/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/06/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/10/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/22
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55557
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-4426
CWEs
CWE-134
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.