The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a uname system call in conjunction with a UNAME26 personality.
Published 2012-12-21 11:47:35
Updated 2013-08-22 03:51:59
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Threat overview for CVE-2012-0957

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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 49152
IPs affected by CVE-2012-0957 145,012
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-0957

0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2012-0957

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
4.9
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
3.9
6.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2012-0957

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References for CVE-2012-0957

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