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CVE-2012-1568

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2012-1568 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ExecShield feature in a certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 and 6 and Fedora 15 and 16 does not properly handle use of many shared libraries by a 32-bit executable file, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism by leveraging a predictable base address for one of these libraries.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ExecShield feature in a certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 and 6 and Fedora 15 and 16 does not properly handle use of many shared libraries by a 32-bit executable file, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism by leveraging a predictable base address for one of these libraries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FedoraprojectFedora15
FedoraprojectFedora16
RedhatEnterprise Linux5
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1568?
The ExecShield feature in a certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 and 6 and Fedora 15 and 16 does not properly handle use of many shared libraries by a 32-bit executable file, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism by leveraging a predictable base address for one of these libraries.
How severe is CVE-2012-1568?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1568 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1568?
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