CVE-2012-2192

Description

The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the presence of a socket on the free list.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027126 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21235 vendor advisory
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/socket_advisory.asc vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53567 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19178 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76032 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21128 vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV16603 vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21131 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2192?
CVE-2012-2192 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2192?
To fix CVE-2012-2192, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2192 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2192 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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