CVE-2012-1175 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file exploiting an integer overflow in GNU Gnash.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-1175?
CVE-2012-1175 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in the GnashImage::size method in libbase/GnashImage.h in GNU Gnash 0.8.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1175?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Gnash.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1175?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2012-1175 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1175 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjhj-v6x2-g42w.