CVE-2012-6701
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6701 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Integer overflow in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large AIO iovec.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large AIO iovec.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.0.33 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.1, < 3.2.19 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.3.8 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.4, < 3.4.1 |
References
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.1Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1854Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1314288Issue Tracking
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.1Vendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1854Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1314288Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6701?
Integer overflow in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large AIO iovec.
How severe is CVE-2012-6701?
CVE-2012-6701 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6701?
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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