CVE-2012-2107

CVE-2012-2107 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

Description

Integer overflow in the main function in util/lpci_main.c in Csound before 5.17.2, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2107?
Integer overflow in the main function in util/lpci_main.c in Csound before 5.17.2, when converting a file, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2012-2107?
CVE-2012-2107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2107 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2107?
CVE-2012-2107 primarily affects Csounds Csound. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2107?
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-2012-2107 published?
CVE-2012-2107 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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