Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the px_pac_reload function in lib/pac.c in libproxy 0.2.x and 0.3.x allows remote servers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted Content-Length size in an HTTP response header for a proxy.pac file request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4504.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libproxy Project | Libproxy | 0.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00065.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1461.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51048Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51180Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51308
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2571
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/12/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/12/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/16/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55910
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1629-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=864612
- https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#%21topic/libproxy/VxZ8No7mT0E
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00065.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1461.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4505?
CVE-2012-4505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the px_pac_reload function in lib/pac.c in libproxy 0.2.x and 0.3.x allows remote servers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted Content-Length size in an HTTP respo...
How severe is CVE-2012-4505?
CVE-2012-4505 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4505?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libproxy Project Libproxy.