CVE-2012-2192: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Jun 20, 2012
·Updated
The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the presence of a socket on the free list.
Affected Software
4 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM VIOS=2.2.1.4-fp-25_sp-02
Event History
Jun 20, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2192?
CVE-2012-2192 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a system crash.
2
How does CVE-2012-2192 affect IBM AIX and VIOS?
CVE-2012-2192 allows local users to exploit a crafted application that leverages a socket on the free list, leading to a denial of service.
3
What versions of IBM AIX are vulnerable to CVE-2012-2192?
IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 are affected by CVE-2012-2192.
4
What versions of IBM VIOS are impacted by CVE-2012-2192?
CVE-2012-2192 impacts IBM VIOS version 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02.
5
How can I mitigate the effects of CVE-2012-2192?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2192, it is recommended to apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM.