Vulnerability Description
The rds_ib_xmit function in net/rds/ib_send.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel 3.7.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_ON and kernel panic) by establishing an RDS connection with the source IP address equal to the IPoIB interface's own IP address, as demonstrated by rds-ping.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.7.4 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0743.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1540.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1529-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54062
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1555-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1556-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=822754
- https://oss.oracle.com/git/?p=redpatch.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c7b6a0a1d8d636852be130
- https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2012/suse-su-20121679-1.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0743.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1540.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1529-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54062
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2372?
CVE-2012-2372 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The rds_ib_xmit function in net/rds/ib_send.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel 3.7.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_...
How severe is CVE-2012-2372?
CVE-2012-2372 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2372?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.