CVE-2012-0039 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in GLib versions 2.31.8 and earlier, specifically within the g_str_hash function. Attackers can exploit this by crafting input that triggers predictable hash collisions, leading to high CPU consumption in applications using hash tables. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity and high availability impact. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.31.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:1.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.12-1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:1.1.12-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:1.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:glib:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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