CVE-2012-6638
First published: Fri Dec 02 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <0:2.6.18-371.8.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-371.8.1.el5 |
| redhat/kernel | <0:2.6.18-348.27.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-348.27.1.el5 |
| Linux Kernel | <3.0.38 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=3.1<3.2.24 | |
| <3.0.38 | ||
| >=3.1<3.2.24 | ||
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.135-1 6.12.22-1 6.12.25-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/fdf5af0daf8019cec2396cdef8fb042d80fe71fa
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0433.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0772.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1066055
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-6638 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6638
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0433
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0772
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-6638
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=fdf5af0daf8019cec2396cdef8fb042d80fe71fa
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.24
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=826702
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fdf5af0daf8019cec2396cdef8fb042d80fe71fa
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2012-6638
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fdf5af0daf8019cec2396cdef8fb042d80fe71fa
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=fdf5af0daf8019cec2396cdef8fb042d80fe71fa
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6638
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-6638
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6638
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-6638
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6638?
CVE-2012-6638 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow a denial of service attack.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6638?
To fix CVE-2012-6638, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the necessary patches, such as those released by Red Hat or Debian.
What software is affected by CVE-2012-6638?
CVE-2012-6638 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those below version 3.2.24 and several specific Red Hat kernel packages.
Can CVE-2012-6638 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6638 can be exploited remotely by a user or program to trigger a denial of service condition.
What do 'SYN+FIN' flags in TCP connection requests refer to in the context of CVE-2012-6638?
In the context of CVE-2012-6638, 'SYN+FIN' flags in TCP connection requests represent an abnormal state that can be used to initiate a denial of service attack.
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