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CVE-2012-3412

UnknownEPSS 6.16%

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CVE-2012-3412 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sfc (aka Solarflare Solarstorm) driver in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DMA descriptor consumption and network-controller outage) via crafted TCP packets that trigger a small MSS value.. EPSS estimates a 6.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sfc (aka Solarflare Solarstorm) driver in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DMA descriptor consumption and network-controller outage) via crafted TCP packets that trigger a small MSS value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.16%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.0.44
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.1, < 3.2.30
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3, < 3.4.12
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.5, < 3.5.5
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3412?
The sfc (aka Solarflare Solarstorm) driver in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DMA descriptor consumption and network-controller outage) via crafted TCP packets that trigger a small MSS value.
How severe is CVE-2012-3412?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3412 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3412?
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