CVE-2012-1101
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1101 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. systemd 37-1 does not properly handle non-existent services, which causes a denial of service (failure of login procedure).. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
systemd 37-1 does not properly handle non-existent services, which causes a denial of service (failure of login procedure).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Systemd Project | Systemd | 37 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/05/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=662029Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1101Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/05/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=662029Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1101Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1101?
systemd 37-1 does not properly handle non-existent services, which causes a denial of service (failure of login procedure).
How severe is CVE-2012-1101?
CVE-2012-1101 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1101?
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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