CVE-2012-6063: Double Free
First published: Fri Nov 30 2012(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in the sftp_mkdir function in sftp.c in libssh before 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vector than CVE-2012-4559.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | <=0.5.2 | |
| Ubuntu | =0.4.7 | |
| Ubuntu | =0.4.8 | |
| Ubuntu | =0.5.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =0.5.0-rc1 | |
| Ubuntu | =0.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6063?
CVE-2012-6063 has a CVSS score indicating a moderate severity due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6063?
To fix CVE-2012-6063, upgrade to libssh version 0.5.3 or later.
What versions of libssh are affected by CVE-2012-6063?
CVE-2012-6063 affects libssh versions prior to 0.5.3, including 0.4.7, 0.4.8, 0.5.0, 0.5.0-rc1, and 0.5.1.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2012-6063?
CVE-2012-6063 is a double free vulnerability in the sftp_mkdir function.
Can CVE-2012-6063 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6063 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
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