CVE-2012-0028 in Kernel
Summary
The robust futex implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28 does not properly handle processes that make exec system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges by writing to a memory location in a child process.
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Reservation
12/07/2011
Disclosure
06/21/2012
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61075 | Linux Kernel access control | 264 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2012-0028 |