Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-0058
The kiocb_batch_free function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors that trigger incorrect iocb management.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-0058
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-0058
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.9
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6.9
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NIST |
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-0058
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The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-0058
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/18/7
oss-security - Re: CVE request: kernel: Unused iocbs in a batch should not be accounted as activeMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/802f43594d6e4d2ac61086d239153c17873a0428
Unused iocbs in a batch should not be accounted as active. · torvalds/linux@802f435 · GitHubPatch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027085
Linux Kernel kiocb_batch_free() Bug Lets Local Users Deny Service - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=782696
782696 – (CVE-2012-0058) CVE-2012-0058 kernel: Unused iocbs in a batch should not be accounted as activeIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.2
Mailing List;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2
'[security bulletin] HPSBGN02970 rev.1 - HP Rapid Deployment Pack (RDP) or HP Insight Control Server ' - MARCMailing List;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2012-0058
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*