CVE-2012-0957

Medium

The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a uname system call in conjunction with a UNAME26 personality.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2012-12-21
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-16

CVE-2012-0957 is classified as CWE-16

See CWE-16 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2012-0957 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2012-0957?

    CVE-2012-0957 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 . CVE-2012-0957 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-0957?

    CVE-2012-0957 has a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0957?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2012-0957. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2012-0957 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2012-0957 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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