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CVE-2012-4025

6.8 · MEDIUM

Integer overflow in the queue_init function in unsquashfs.c in unsquashfs in Squashfs 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted block_log field in the superblo…

Published Jul 19, 2012squashfs_projectCWE-190EPSS 3.90%

Overview

CVE-2012-4025 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting squashfs_project squashfs. It was published on July 19, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in the queue_init function in unsquashfs.c in unsquashfs in Squashfs 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted block_log field in the superblock of a .sqsh file, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from squashfs_project. Update squashfs to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
squashfs_projectsquashfs0Affected

References

Refsourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=CAAoG81HL9oP8roPLLhftTSXTzSD%2BZcR66PRkVU%3Df76W3Mjde_w%40mail.gmail.com&forum_name=squashfs-develRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:128Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/6Refwww.osvdb.org/83899Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54610Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-40Refwiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0001Refsourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=CAAoG81HL9oP8roPLLhftTSXTzSD%2BZcR66PRkVU%3Df76W3Mjde_w%40mail.gmail.com&forum_name=squashfs-develRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:128Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/6

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4025?

CVE-2012-4025 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting squashfs_project squashfs. It was published on July 19, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-4025?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4025?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from squashfs_project. Update squashfs to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4025?

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