Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_component function in unsquashfs.c in unsquashfs in Squashfs 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted list file (aka a crafted file for the -ef option). NOTE: probably in most cases, the list file is a trusted file constructed by the program's user; however, there are some realistic situations in which a list file would be obtained from an untrusted remote source.
CVE-2012-4024
NONECVSS 0.0
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 4%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 89.4%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
July 19, 2012
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (16)
- cve@mitrehttp://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=CAAoG81HL9oP8roPLLhftTSXTzSD%2BZcR66PRkVU%3Df76W3Mjde_w%40mail.gmail.com&forum_name=squashfs-devel
- cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:128
- cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/6
- cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/83898
- cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54610
- cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77106
- cve@mitrehttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-40
- cve@mitrehttps://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2013-0001
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_name=CAAoG81HL9oP8roPLLhftTSXTzSD%2BZcR66PRkVU%3Df76W3Mjde_w%40mail.gmail.com&forum_name=squashfs-devel
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:128
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/6
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/83898
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54610
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77106
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-40
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2012-4024?
CVE-2012-4024 is a none vulnerability published on July 19, 2012. Stack-based buffer overflow in the get_component function in unsquashfs.c in unsquashfs in Squashfs 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted list file (aka a crafted file for the -ef option). NOTE: probably in most cases, the list file is a trusted file…
When was CVE-2012-4024 disclosed?
CVE-2012-4024 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 19, 2012, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2012-4024 actively exploited?
CVE-2012-4024 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2012-4024?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2012-4024, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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