CVE-2012-4817: Medium severity IBM VIOS vulnerability
The NFSv4 client implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS before 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly handle GID values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4817?
CVE-2012-4817 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4817?
To fix CVE-2012-4817, upgrade to the latest version of IBM AIX or VIOS that contains the appropriate patches.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-4817?
CVE-2012-4817 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, along with various IBM VIOS versions prior to 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-4817?
The impact of CVE-2012-4817 is that remote attackers can exploit it to cause a denial-of-service condition on the affected systems.
What are the symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2012-4817?
Symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2012-4817 may include system crashes or unresponsiveness due to denial of service.