Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_component function in unsquashfs.c in unsquashfs in Squashfs 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted list file (aka a crafted file for the -ef option). NOTE: probably in most cases, the list file is a trusted file constructed by the program's user; however, there are some realistic situations in which a list file would be obtained from an untrusted remote source.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Squashfs Project | Squashfs | <= 4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=CAAoG81HL9oP8roPLLhftTSThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:128Not Applicable
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/6Mailing List
- http://www.osvdb.org/83898Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54610Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77106VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-40Third Party Advisory
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0001Third Party Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=CAAoG81HL9oP8roPLLhftTSThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:128Not Applicable
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/6Mailing List
- http://www.osvdb.org/83898Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54610Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77106VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-40Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4024?
CVE-2012-4024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_component function in unsquashfs.c in unsquashfs in Squashfs 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted list file (aka a cra...
How severe is CVE-2012-4024?
CVE-2012-4024 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4024?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Squashfs Project Squashfs.