Vulnerability Description
The futex_wait_requeue_pi function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.1 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted FUTEX_WAIT_REQUEUE_PI command.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.4.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1097746
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6f7b0a2a5c0fb03be7c25bd1745baa50582348e
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1097746
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6f7b0a2a5c0fb03be7c25bd1745baa50582348e
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6647?
CVE-2012-6647 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The futex_wait_requeue_pi function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.1 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to cause a denial of servi...
How severe is CVE-2012-6647?
CVE-2012-6647 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6647?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.