How severe is CVE-2012-5621?

CVE-2012-5621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5621 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5621?

CVE-2012-5621 affects Ekiga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5621?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5621 published?

CVE-2012-5621 was published on 2014-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5621

CVE-2012-5621 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ekiga with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ekiga
Published: 2014-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

lib/engine/components/opal/opal-call.cpp in ekiga before 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an OPAL connection with a party name that contains invalid UTF-8 strings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5621?: lib/engine/components/opal/opal-call.cpp in ekiga before 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an OPAL connection with a party name that contains invalid UTF-8 strings.
How severe is CVE-2012-5621?: CVE-2012-5621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5621 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5621?: CVE-2012-5621 affects Ekiga. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5621?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5621 published?: CVE-2012-5621 was published on 2014-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ekiga:ekiga:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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