CVE-2012-0061: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0061: The headerLoad function in lib/header.c in RPM before 4.9.1.3 does not properly validate region tags, which...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-0061 is a flaw in RPM package header parsing before RPM 4.9.1.3. A specially crafted package header could crash RPM and may allow arbitrary code execution. The scenario is user-assisted: risk rises where administrators, automation, or users handle untrusted RPM packages. Exposure is most likely on older RPM-based systems or vendor products that shipped vulnerable RPM libraries. Systems are mainly exposed when they inspect, import, verify, or install RPM packages from untrusted or compromised sources. Treat this as a legacy package-management risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but package tooling is security-sensitive. Prioritize remediation on systems that process third-party RPMs or remain on unsupported operating system releases. Mitigation focus: Upgrade RPM or vendor packages to fixed advisory versions.; Use RPM 4.9.1.3 or vendor-backported fixes where applicable.; Restrict RPM intake to trusted repositories and signed packages..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 4, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=798585CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
openSUSE-SU-2012:0588CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE
rpm-headerload-code-execution(74583)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
openSUSE-SU-2012:0589CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE

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