Vulnerability Description
The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the presence of a socket on the free list.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3 |
| Ibm | Vios | 2.2.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/socket_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV16603
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19178
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21128
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21131
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21235
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53567
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027126
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76032
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/socket_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV16603
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19178
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21128
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21131
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21235
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2192?
CVE-2012-2192 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the presence o...
How severe is CVE-2012-2192?
CVE-2012-2192 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-2012-2192?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix, Ibm Vios.