How severe is CVE-2012-2106?

CVE-2012-2106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2106?

CVE-2012-2106 affects Csounds Csound. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2106?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2106 published?

CVE-2012-2106 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2106

CVE-2012-2106 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Csounds Csound with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Csounds Csound
Published: 2014-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the pv_import function in util/pv_import.c in Csound 5.16.6, when converting a file, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2106?: Integer overflow in the pv_import function in util/pv_import.c in Csound 5.16.6, when converting a file, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2012-2106?: CVE-2012-2106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2106?: CVE-2012-2106 affects Csounds Csound. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2106 published?: CVE-2012-2106 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:csounds:csound:5.16.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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