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CVE-2012-1502

HighPublished

Double free vulnerability in the PyPAM_conv in PAMmodule.c in PyPam 0.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application...

Published: Jun 16, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 10, 2012

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

14.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Double free vulnerability in the PyPAM_conv in PAMmodule.c in PyPam 0.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a NULL byte in a password string.

Sources

PyPAM Python bindings for PAM - Double-Free CorruptionExploit
Markus Vervier · linux · Mar 10, 2012

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