CVE-2012-0194: High severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Feb 6, 2012
·Updated
The TCP implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, when the Large Send Offload option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and panic) via an unspecified series of packets.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
Remediation
Event History
Feb 6, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0194?
CVE-2012-0194 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can lead to system crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-0194?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0194, disable the Large Send Offload option in the TCP implementation settings.
3
What versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2012-0194?
CVE-2012-0194 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1.
4
Can CVE-2012-0194 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-0194 can be exploited by remote attackers through a specific series of packets.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2012-0194 facilitate?
CVE-2012-0194 facilitates denial of service attacks by causing assertion failures and system panics.