CVE-2012-1090: Input Validation
First published: Thu Feb 23 2012(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <0:2.6.32-220.13.1.el6 | 0:2.6.32-220.13.1.el6 |
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux Kernel | <3.2.10 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG | =2.0 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =11-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =11-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability | =11-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability | =11-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11-sp1 | |
| suse linux enterprise server vmware | =11-sp1 | |
| suse linux enterprise server vmware | =11-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-1090 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1090
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=798293
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012:0481
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-1090
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48842
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48964
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0481.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0531.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-05/msg00013.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/28/4
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.10
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/88d7d4e4a439f32acc56a6d860e415ee71d3df08
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2012-1090
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/a6ce4932fbdbcd8f8e8c6df76812014351c32892
- http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel.cifs/5526
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0481.html
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/5bccda0ebc7c0331b81ac47d39e4b920b198b2cd
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1090
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-1090
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1090
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-1090
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1090?
CVE-2012-1090 is classified with a moderate severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1090?
To fix CVE-2012-1090, update your kernel to the versions that include the patch as specified by your Linux distribution.
What is CVE-2012-1090 about?
CVE-2012-1090 involves a file handle leak in the CIFS code when a special file is opened.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1090?
CVE-2012-1090 affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to 3.2.10, particularly those based on kernel 2.6.32-220.
Is CVE-2012-1090 present in Red Hat Enterprise Linux?
Yes, CVE-2012-1090 impacts specific versions of the kernel on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
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