MEDIUM
CVE-2012-6124
CWE-338Published: October 31, 2019· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A casting error in Chicken before 4.8.0 on 64-bit platform caused the random number generator to return a constant value. NOTE: the vendor states "This function wasn't used for security purposes (and is advertised as being unsuitable)."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-6124 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
call-cc1 product(s)
chicken
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/08/2Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2012-02/msg00084.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6124Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/08/2Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/chicken-hackers/2012-02/msg00084.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6124Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-6124
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-338
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 31, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-338)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-6124 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.