Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-4409 is a memory-safety flaw in legacy mcrypt. A malicious encrypted file could crash the program or potentially run code when a user or workflow decrypts it. Business risk is mainly where old mcrypt remains in file-processing pipelines or desktops that handle externally supplied encrypted files. Exposure is most likely in legacy Linux or application environments still using mcrypt 2.6.8 or earlier, especially where encrypted files arrive from users, partners, email, or archives. The source bundle does not identify broader affected products or CPEs. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with elevated urgency where mcrypt processes outside files. It is old, not KEV-listed, and lacks supplied CVSS data, but the stated impact includes arbitrary code execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications for mcrypt 2.6.8 or earlier.; Apply vendor or distribution updates that address CVE-2012-4409.; If no update exists, follow current vendor guidance for replacement or removal..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=855029CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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