Vulnerability Description
The NFSv4 client implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS before 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly handle GID values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | 1.4.1.2 |
| Ibm | Aix | 5.3 |
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/nfsv4_advisory1.ascVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/85427
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50619
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV10327Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV11629Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV12169Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV17855Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV26436Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55546
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027531
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78431
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/nfsv4_advisory1.ascVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/85427
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50619
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV10327Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4817?
CVE-2012-4817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The NFSv4 client implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS before 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly handle GID values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via u...
How severe is CVE-2012-4817?
CVE-2012-4817 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-2012-4817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.