CVE-2012-4024 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted list file processed by the unsquashfs utility, 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-2012-4024?
CVE-2012-4024 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_component function in unsquashfs.c in unsquashfs in Squashfs 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted list file (aka a crafted file for the -ef option). NOTE: probably in most cases, the list file is a trusted file constructed by the program's user; however, there are some realistic situations in which a list file would be obtained from an untrusted remote source.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4024?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Squashfs Project Squashfs.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4024?
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-2012-4024 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4024 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-4024, GHSA-r5cx-4556-w7x7.