Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2012-3412

The sfc (aka Solarflare Solarstorm) driver in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DMA descriptor consumption and network-controller outage) via crafted TCP packets that trigger a small MSS value.

EPSS: 0.062 (92.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3412?
CVE-2012-3412 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under CWE-189. Published 2012-10-03.
Is CVE-2012-3412 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.