CVE-2012-1502

CVE-2012-1502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pypam with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1502?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-1502?
CVE-2012-1502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1502 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1502?
CVE-2012-1502 affects Pypam. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1502?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1502 published?
CVE-2012-1502 was published on 2012-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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