Improper input validation in Rpm

CVE-2012-0061

The headerLoad function in lib/header.c in RPM before 4.9.1.3 does not properly validate region tags, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large region size in a package header.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.044 (90.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Rpm — versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.3.1
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0061?
CVE-2012-0061 is a vulnerability in Rpm, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2012-06-04.
Is CVE-2012-0061 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.