CVE-2012-2372

Name: CVE-2012-2372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-01-22T23:55:02.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2372 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rds_ib_xmit function in net/rds/ib_send.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel 3.7.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_ON and kernel panic) by establishing an RDS connection with the source IP address equal to the IPoIB interface's own IP address, as demonstrated by rds-ping.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rds_ib_xmit function in net/rds/ib_send.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel 3.7.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_ON and kernel panic) by establishing an RDS connection with the source IP address equal to the IPoIB interface's own IP address, as demonstrated by rds-ping.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 3.7.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.7
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.7.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.7.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.7.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2372?

How severe is CVE-2012-2372?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2372 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2372?

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Source: NVD / NIST