CVE-2012-2108 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in Csound allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2012-2108?
CVE-2012-2108 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Feb 2014. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the main function in util/lpci_main.c in Csound before 5.17.2, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2108?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Csounds Csound.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2108?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2012-2108 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2108 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2108, GHSA-2vq6-f897-g2gx.