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CVE-2012-0957

UnknownEPSS 0.96%

Last modified

CVE-2012-0957 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a uname system call in conjunction with a UNAME26 personality.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a uname system call in conjunction with a UNAME26 personality.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.96%

56.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.4.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0Rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.6—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.8—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.9—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.10—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.11—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.12—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.13—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.16—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.17—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.18—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.19—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.20—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.21—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.22—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.23—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.24—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.25—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.26—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.27—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.28—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.29—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.30—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.31—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.32—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.33—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.34—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.35—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.36—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.37—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.38—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.39—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.40—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.41—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.42—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.43—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.44—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.3—

Showing 50 of 108 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0957?
The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a uname system call in conjunction with a UNAME26 personality.
How severe is CVE-2012-0957?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0957 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0957?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST