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CVE-2012-3375

UnknownEPSS 1.02%

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CVE-2012-3375 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The epoll_ctl system call in fs/eventpoll.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.24 does not properly handle ELOOP errors in EPOLL_CTL_ADD operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor consumption and system crash) via a crafted application that attempts to create a circular epoll dependency. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2011-1083.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The epoll_ctl system call in fs/eventpoll.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.24 does not properly handle ELOOP errors in EPOLL_CTL_ADD operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor consumption and system crash) via a crafted application that attempts to create a circular epoll dependency. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2011-1083.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.02%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.2.23
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.2
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.3
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.4
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.5
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.6
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.7
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.8
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.9
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.10
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.11
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.12
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.13
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.14
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.15
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.16
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.17
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.18
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.19
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.20
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.21
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.22
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.23
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.24
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.25
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.26
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.27
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.28
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.29
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.30
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.31
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.32
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.33
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.34
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.2
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.3
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.4
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.5
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.6
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.7
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.8
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.9
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.10
LinuxLinux Kernel3.2.1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.2.2
LinuxLinux Kernel3.2.3
LinuxLinux Kernel3.2.4
LinuxLinux Kernel3.2.5

Showing 50 of 67 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3375?
The epoll_ctl system call in fs/eventpoll.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.24 does not properly handle ELOOP errors in EPOLL_CTL_ADD operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (file-descriptor consumption and system crash) via a crafted application that attempts to create a circular epoll dependency. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2011-1083.
How severe is CVE-2012-3375?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3375 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3375?
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