Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in libssh before 0.5.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libssh | Libssh | <= 0.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093313.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093474.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-12/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-01/msg00021.html
- http://www.libssh.org/2012/11/20/libssh-0-5-3-security-release/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:175
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/20/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56604
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1640-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=871614
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80219
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093313.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/093474.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4560?
CVE-2012-4560 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in libssh before 0.5.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4560?
CVE-2012-4560 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4560?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libssh Libssh.