Linux Kernel 'fs/proc/root.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
BID:55774
Info
Linux Kernel 'fs/proc/root.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 55774 |
| Class: | Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions |
| CVE: |
CVE-2012-2127 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jun 21 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Oct 11 2012 08:10PM |
| Credit: | Vadim Ponomarev |
| Vulnerable: |
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 amd64 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64 Linux kernel 3.1.8 Linux kernel 3.0.5 Linux kernel 3.0.4 Linux kernel 3.0.2 Linux kernel 3.0.1 Linux kernel 3.0.18 Linux kernel 3.0-rc4-git1 Linux kernel 3.0-rc1 Linux kernel 3.0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Linux Kernel 'fs/proc/root.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
The Linux kernel is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.
Successful exploits may allow an attacker to cause excessive CPU and memory consumption, denying service to legitimate users.
Linux Kernel versions prior to 3.2 are vulnerable.
The Linux kernel is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.
Successful exploits may allow an attacker to cause excessive CPU and memory consumption, denying service to legitimate users.
Linux Kernel versions prior to 3.2 are vulnerable.
Exploit / POC
Linux Kernel 'fs/proc/root.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Attackers can exploit this issue using readily available tools.
Attackers can exploit this issue using readily available tools.
Solution / Fix
Linux Kernel 'fs/proc/root.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more details.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more details.
References
Linux Kernel 'fs/proc/root.c' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)