CVE-2012-4444

UnknownEPSS 3.52%

Last modified

CVE-2012-4444 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ip6_frag_queue function in net/ipv6/reassembly.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 allows remote attackers to bypass intended network restrictions via overlapping IPv6 fragments.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ip6_frag_queue function in net/ipv6/reassembly.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 allows remote attackers to bypass intended network restrictions via overlapping IPv6 fragments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.52%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.36Rc8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.30.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31-rc10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.13
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.31.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.32.13

Showing 50 of 142 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4444?
The ip6_frag_queue function in net/ipv6/reassembly.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 allows remote attackers to bypass intended network restrictions via overlapping IPv6 fragments.
How severe is CVE-2012-4444?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4444 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4444?
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