CVE-2012-2675: Multiple integer overflows in the (1) CallMalloc (malloc) and (2) nedpcalloc (calloc) functions in nedmallo...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a memory-allocation flaw in nedmalloc, a third-party allocator that software may embed. Very large allocation requests can result in too little memory being reserved, which can create unsafe memory handling later. Business urgency depends on whether your products or dependencies include nedmalloc before 1.10 beta2. Exposure is most likely in products that vendor or statically link old nedmalloc code. The CVE record does not identify specific affected downstream products or CPEs, so vulnerability managers should not assume package-manager visibility is complete. Treat this as an inventory-driven remediation item. It can support memory corruption, but the provided evidence does not show active exploitation or named affected products. Prioritize systems where old nedmalloc is embedded in exposed software. Mitigation focus: Upgrade nedmalloc to 1.10 beta2 or a later fixed upstream version.; Apply the referenced upstream commits if maintaining a forked copy.; Audit vendored third-party code for embedded nedmalloc.c copies..

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

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