CVE-2012-0055
First published: Wed Feb 19 2020(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <3.0.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =11.10 | |
| Linux kernel | <3.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/17/11
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1363-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1364-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1384-1
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-0055
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/915941
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-0055
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2012-0055
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-0055
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-0055
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0055
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-0055
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0055?
CVE-2012-0055 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to system resources.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0055?
To resolve CVE-2012-0055, upgrade to a Linux kernel version higher than 3.0.0-16.28 or apply the relevant security patches provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0055?
CVE-2012-0055 affects Linux kernel versions before 3.0.0-16.28 and specific Ubuntu releases including 10.04 LTS and 11.10.
Can CVE-2012-0055 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2012-0055 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to bypass security checks and execute unauthorized actions.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2012-0055 if I cannot upgrade immediately?
While the best solution is to upgrade, temporarily limiting access to affected systems may mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2012-0055.
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