SB2012100407 - Input validation error in Linux kernel 

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SB2012100407 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

Published: October 4, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2012100407
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3511)

The vulnerability allows local users to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) via vectors involving a (1) munmap or (2) close system call.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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