CVE-2012-1097: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Mar 02 2012(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux Kernel | <3.0.24 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.1<3.2.10 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| 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 vmware | =11-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11-sp1 | |
| suse linux enterprise server vmware | =11-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48842
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48898
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48964
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=799209
- 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/2012/03/05/1
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c8e252586f8d5de906385d8cf6385fee289a825e
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.10
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c8e252586f8d5de906385d8cf6385fee289a825e
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2012-1097
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/c8e252586f8d5de906385d8cf6385fee289a825e
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/5189fa19a4b2b4c3bec37c3a019d446148827717
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=799782
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0481.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1042.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1097
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-1097
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1097
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-1097
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1097?
CVE-2012-1097 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1097?
To mitigate CVE-2012-1097, upgrade to a fixed version of the Linux kernel, specifically 3.2.10 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-1097?
CVE-2012-1097 affects several versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those prior to 3.2.10.
Can CVE-2012-1097 lead to remote exploitation?
CVE-2012-1097 primarily allows local users to cause denial of service, not remote exploitation.
Is CVE-2012-1097 a zero-day vulnerability?
CVE-2012-1097 was publicly disclosed and has known fixes, so it is not classified as a zero-day vulnerability.
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