Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the print_proxies function in bin/proxy.c in libproxy 0.3.1 might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a proxy name, as demonstrated using the http_proxy environment variable or a PAC file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libproxy Project | Libproxy | 0.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56712
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=791086Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=883100Exploit
- https://code.google.com/p/libproxy/source/detail?r=475
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80340
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56712
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=791086Exploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=883100Exploit
- https://code.google.com/p/libproxy/source/detail?r=475
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80340
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5580?
CVE-2012-5580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the print_proxies function in bin/proxy.c in libproxy 0.3.1 might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary c...
How severe is CVE-2012-5580?
CVE-2012-5580 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-2012-5580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libproxy Project Libproxy.