CVE-2012-4426 Other in n/a
Format string vulnerabilities in mcrypt allow remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via user-assisted vectors.
- 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-2012-4426?
CVE-2012-4426 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 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
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in mcrypt 2.6.8 and earlier might allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) errors.c or (2) mcrypt.c.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcrypt Mcrypt.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4426?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2012-4426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-4426, GHSA-jwwj-g6r2-3whj.