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MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2012-4527

Stack-based buffer overflow in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long file name. NOTE: it i...

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long file name. NOTE: it is not clear whether this is a vulnerability.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
McryptMcrypt<= 2.6.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-4527?

CVE-2012-4527 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long file name. NOTE: it i...

How severe is CVE-2012-4527?

CVE-2012-4527 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-2012-4527?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcrypt Mcrypt.