Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in GNU Grep before 2.11 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a long input line that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Grep | <= 2.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/grep.git/commit/?id=8fcf61523644df42e1905c81bedPatch
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/grep.git/commit/?id=cbbc1a45b9f843c811905c97c90Patch
- http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=grep.git%3Ba=shortlog%3Bh=v2.11
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-grep/2012-12/msg00004.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/22/6
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1447.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57033
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/grep/+bug/1091473
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=889935
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/grep.git/commit/?id=8fcf61523644df42e1905c81bedPatch
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/grep.git/commit/?id=cbbc1a45b9f843c811905c97c90Patch
- http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=grep.git%3Ba=shortlog%3Bh=v2.11
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-grep/2012-12/msg00004.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/22/6
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1447.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5667?
CVE-2012-5667 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer overflows in GNU Grep before 2.11 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a long input line that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2012-5667?
CVE-2012-5667 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5667?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Grep.