Vulnerability Description
The server in Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a crafted session request, aka "Kerberos NULL Dereference Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50867
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55778
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027620
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50867
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55778
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027620
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-283A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2551?
CVE-2012-2551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The server in Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a craf...
How severe is CVE-2012-2551?
CVE-2012-2551 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2551?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.