CVE-2012-3480: Multiple integer overflows in the (1) strtod, (2) strtof, (3) strtold, (4) strtod_l, and other unspecified...

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This is an old glibc defect in numeric string conversion. A local user could provide an unusually long string that crashes an application and might lead to code execution. Because glibc is a core Linux library, exposure depends on whether legacy systems still run affected libc6/glibc packages. Most likely exposure is legacy Linux systems running vulnerable glibc/libc6 packages, especially around glibc 2.16 or unpatched vendor builds from 2012. Modern supported distributions are likely patched, but long-lived appliances, embedded systems, or frozen images should be checked. Handle through legacy risk management. This is not currently evidenced as actively exploited, but vulnerable glibc on unsupported systems can affect many applications at once and may be difficult to remediate without OS updates or image replacement. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor glibc/libc6 security update for the affected distribution.; Prioritize legacy Linux hosts, appliances, containers, and frozen images.; Check vendor advisories before assuming a specific fixed version..

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Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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