CVE-2012-0058
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2012-0058 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The kiocb_batch_free function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors that trigger incorrect iocb management.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The kiocb_batch_free function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors that trigger incorrect iocb management.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.2 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.2Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/18/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027085Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=782696Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/802f43594d6e4d2ac61086d239153c17873a0428Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.2Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/18/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027085Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=782696Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/802f43594d6e4d2ac61086d239153c17873a0428Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0058?
The kiocb_batch_free function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors that trigger incorrect iocb management.
How severe is CVE-2012-0058?
CVE-2012-0058 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0058?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2012-0058?
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