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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 6.8/10
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/06/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/06/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/10/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/22
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55557
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/06/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/06/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/10/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/13/22
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55557
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 21, 2012
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified