CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2328

First published: Mon Feb 10 2014(Updated: )

internal/cimxml/sax/NodeFactory.java in Standards-Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) Common Information Model (CIM) Client (aka sblim-cim-client2) before 2.1.12 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted XML file.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Standards-Based Linux Common Information Model Client<=2.1.11
SUSE Linux=11.4
SUSE Linux=12.1
SUSE Linux=12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2328?

    CVE-2012-2328 has been classified as having a medium severity due to its potential for causing denial of service through hash collision attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2328?

    To fix CVE-2012-2328, update the Standards-Based Linux Common Information Model Client to version 2.1.12 or later.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2012-2328?

    CVE-2012-2328 affects versions of the Standards-Based Linux Common Information Model Client before 2.1.12 and specific openSUSE versions 11.4, 12.1, and 12.2.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2012-2328?

    The impact of CVE-2012-2328 is the ability to exploit predictable hash collisions, which can lead to performance degradation and service interruption.

  • Is CVE-2012-2328 a remote exploit?

    CVE-2012-2328 can be exploited remotely, making it important to address promptly to secure affected systems.

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