CVE-2012-6125: Input Validation
Published Oct 31, 2019
·Updated
Chicken before 4.8.0 is susceptible to algorithmic complexity attacks related to hash table collisions.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chicken
5.2.0-25.3.0-15.3.0-2
Call-cc Chicken<4.8.0
Remediation
Event History
Oct 31, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 6, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:34 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6125?
CVE-2012-6125 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial-of-service through algorithmic complexity attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6125?
To mitigate CVE-2012-6125, upgrade your CHICKEN implementation to version 4.8.0 or later.
3
Which versions of CHICKEN are affected by CVE-2012-6125?
CVE-2012-6125 affects all versions of CHICKEN prior to 4.8.0.
4
What type of attacks does CVE-2012-6125 facilitate?
CVE-2012-6125 facilitates algorithmic complexity attacks related to hash table collisions.
5
Is there a specific software package that needs to be updated for CVE-2012-6125?
Yes, users need to update the CHICKEN package to resolve CVE-2012-6125.