CVE-2012-4560

CVE-2012-4560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in libssh before 0.5.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4560?
Multiple buffer overflows in libssh before 0.5.3 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4560?
CVE-2012-4560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4560 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4560?
CVE-2012-4560 primarily affects Libssh. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4560?
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-2012-4560 published?
CVE-2012-4560 was published on 2012-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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