Vulnerability Description
The sfc (aka Solarflare Solarstorm) driver in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DMA descriptor consumption and network-controller outage) via crafted TCP packets that trigger a small MSS value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.0.44 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00005.htmlBroken LinkMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1323.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1324.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1347.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1375.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1401.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1430.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50633Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50732Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50811Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51193Broken Link
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.30Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/03/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1567-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1568-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3412?
CVE-2012-3412 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The sfc (aka Solarflare Solarstorm) driver in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DMA descriptor consumption and network-controller outage) via crafted...
How severe is CVE-2012-3412?
CVE-2012-3412 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3412?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.