CVE-2012-6042: GPSMapEdit 1.1.73.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long stri

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-6042 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting gpsmapedit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GPSMapEdit 1.1.73.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in a lst file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2012-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: geopainting

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-11-26 22:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

geopainting gpsmapedit DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.73.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.73.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gpsmapedit || rpm -q gpsmapedit || gpsmapedit --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.73.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gpsmapedit sudo apt install gpsmapedit=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.73.2> sudo apt-mark hold gpsmapedit

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gpsmapedit sudo dnf downgrade gpsmapedit-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.73.2> sudo dnf versionlock add gpsmapedit

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: GPSMapEdit 1.1.73.2 - '.lst' Local Denial of Service

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-6042?

gpsmapedit: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-6042 being exploited?

CVE-2012-6042 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-6042 affect?

CVE-2012-6042 affects gpsmapedit. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). GPSMapEdit 1.1.73.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in a lst file.

How urgent is CVE-2012-6042?

Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference

References

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