Vulnerability Description
The igmp_heard_query function in net/ipv4/igmp.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and panic) via IGMP packets.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.0.17 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=654876ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.1Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/10/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=772867Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/25c413ad0029ea86008234be28aee33456e53e5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a8c1f65c79cbbb2f7da782d4c9d15639a9b94b2PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=654876ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.1Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/10/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=772867Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/25c413ad0029ea86008234be28aee33456e53e5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a8c1f65c79cbbb2f7da782d4c9d15639a9b94b2PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0207?
CVE-2012-0207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The igmp_heard_query function in net/ipv4/igmp.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and panic) via IGMP packets.
How severe is CVE-2012-0207?
CVE-2012-0207 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus.