Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2012-0207
The igmp_heard_query function in net/ipv4/igmp.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and panic) via IGMP packets.
EPSS: 0.205 (97.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Redhat Enterprise_linux_eus — versions 5.6
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- security@debian.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security@debian.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0207?
- CVE-2012-0207 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Divide By Zero. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2012-05-17.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0207?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.