Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.2Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/18/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027085Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=782696Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/802f43594d6e4d2ac61086d239153c17873a042PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.2Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/18/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027085Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=782696Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/802f43594d6e4d2ac61086d239153c17873a042PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0058?
CVE-2012-0058 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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.
How severe is CVE-2012-0058?
CVE-2012-0058 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0058?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.