CVE-2012-0270 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-0270: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Csound before 5.16.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) hetro file to the getnum function in util/heti_main.c or (2) PVOC file to the getnum function in util/pv_import.c.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Elevated exploitation risk

FIRST EPSS puts CVE-2012-0270's probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 55% (99th percentile of all CVEs)— well above the noise floor. Prioritize it.

EPSS:55% · 30-day exploit probability99th percentile

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-0270 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

csound→ fixed in1:5.16.6~dfsg-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y csound

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

csound→ fixed in1:5.16.6~dfsg-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y csound

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

csound→ fixed in1:5.16.6~dfsg-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y csound

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