Linux Kernel 2.6.32.51 kiocb_batch_free resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.32.51. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts the function kiocb_batch_free. This manipulation causes resource management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-0058. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.32.51 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function kiocb_batch_free. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The kiocb_batch_free function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors that trigger incorrect iocb management.

The issue has been introduced in 12/03/2009. The weakness was released 05/17/2012 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-0058 since 12/07/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 896 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1027085†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-60753, VDB-60752, VDB-60750 and VDB-60749. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

12/03/2009 🔍
12/07/2011 +734 days 🔍
05/17/2012 +162 days 🔍
05/17/2012 +0 days 🔍
05/22/2012 +5 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1035 days 🔍
12/01/2021 +2445 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 802f43594d6e4d2ac61086d239153c17873a0428
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0058 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0058
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60751
SecurityTracker: 1027085

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/01/2021 23:47
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (49), 04/14/2019 12:39 (6), 12/01/2021 23:38 (4), 12/01/2021 23:47 (11)
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Cache ID: 216:255:103

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