CVE-2012-2313

UnknownEPSS 0.56%

Last modified

CVE-2012-2313 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rio_ioctl function in drivers/net/ethernet/dlink/dl2k.c in the Linux kernel before 3.3.7 does not restrict access to the SIOCSMIIREG command, which allows local users to write data to an Ethernet adapter via an ioctl call.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rio_ioctl function in drivers/net/ethernet/dlink/dl2k.c in the Linux kernel before 3.3.7 does not restrict access to the SIOCSMIIREG command, which allows local users to write data to an Ethernet adapter via an ioctl call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.3.6
LinuxLinux Kernel3.3
LinuxLinux Kernel3.3.1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.3.2
LinuxLinux Kernel3.3.3
LinuxLinux Kernel3.3.4
LinuxLinux Kernel3.3.5
NovellSuse Linux Enterprise Server10.0Sp4
RedhatEnterprise Linux5
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop5.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus5.6.z
RedhatEnterprise Linux Long Life5.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus6.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus6.1.z
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus6.2.z

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2313?
The rio_ioctl function in drivers/net/ethernet/dlink/dl2k.c in the Linux kernel before 3.3.7 does not restrict access to the SIOCSMIIREG command, which allows local users to write data to an Ethernet adapter via an ioctl call.
How severe is CVE-2012-2313?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2313 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2313?
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-2012-2313?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST