Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-2192
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-2192
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-2192
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.9
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6.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-2192
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-2192
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53567
IBM AIX 'socketpair()' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV16603
IBM IV16603: SYSTEM CRASH DUE TO FREED SOCKET WHEN SOCKETPAIR() CALL USED APPLIES TO AIX 6100-06
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027126
IBM AIX socketpair() Bug Lets Local Users Deny Service - SecurityTracker
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21131
IBM IV21131: SYSTEM CRASH DUE TO FREED SOCKET WHEN SOCKETPAIR() CALL USED APPLIES TO AIX 7100-00
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21128
IBM IV21128: SYSTEM CRASH DUE TO FREED SOCKET WHEN SOCKETPAIR() CALL USED APPLIES TO AIX 6100-07
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21235
IBM IV21235: SYSTEM CRASH DUE TO FREED SOCKET WHEN SOCKETPAIR() CALL USED APPLIES TO AIX 7100-01
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http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/socket_advisory.asc
Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76032
IBM AIX socketpair() denial of service CVE-2012-2192 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19178
IBM IV19178: SYSTEM CRASH DUE TO FREED SOCKET WHEN SOCKETPAIR() CALL USED APPLIES TO AIX 5300-12
Products affected by CVE-2012-2192
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.4:fp-25_sp-02:*:*:*:*:*:*