Vulnerability Description
The kernel in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly implement the dupmsg system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | 2.2.1.4 |
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/syscall_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22693
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22694
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22695
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22696
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22697
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027315
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74134
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/syscall_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22693
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22694
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22695
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22696
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22697
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027315
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0723?
CVE-2012-0723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The kernel in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly implement the dupmsg system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a cr...
How severe is CVE-2012-0723?
CVE-2012-0723 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0723?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.