CVE-2012-4426

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.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.86% Top 10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/10/5 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/06/9 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/22 mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55557 vdb entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/06/8 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4426?
CVE-2012-4426 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4426?
To fix CVE-2012-4426, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-4426 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-4426 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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