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CVE-2012-2551

UnknownEPSS 27.48%

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CVE-2012-2551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The server in Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a crafted session request, aka "Kerberos NULL Dereference Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 27.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The server in Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a crafted session request, aka "Kerberos NULL Dereference Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
27.48%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsR2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2551?
The server in Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a crafted session request, aka "Kerberos NULL Dereference Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-2551?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 27.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2551?
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