CVE-2012-0207

High

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2012-05-17
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.5

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-369

CVE-2012-0207 is a Divide By Zero vulnerability

What is Divide By Zero?

The product divides a value by zero, causing a crash or unexpected behaviour. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2012-0207?

    CVE-2012-0207 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10 , classified as a Divide By Zero flaw (CWE-369) . CVE-2012-0207 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-0207?

    CVE-2012-0207 has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0207?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2012-0207 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2012-0207 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2012-0207 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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