Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Near Field Communication Controller Interface (NCI) in the Linux kernel before 3.4.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via incoming frames with crafted length fields.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=134030878917784&w=2
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1529-1
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/27/9
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/67de956ff5dc1d4f321e16cfbd63f5be3b691b4
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=134030878917784&w=2
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1529-1
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/27/9
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/67de956ff5dc1d4f321e16cfbd63f5be3b691b4
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3364?
CVE-2012-3364 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Near Field Communication Controller Interface (NCI) in the Linux kernel before 3.4.5 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possib...
How severe is CVE-2012-3364?
CVE-2012-3364 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-2012-3364?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.