CVE-2012-2372

Medium

The rds_ib_xmit function in net/rds/ib_send.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel 3.7.4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG_ON and kernel panic) by establishing an RDS connection with the source IP address equal to the IPoIB interface's own IP address, as demonstrated by rds-ping.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-01-22
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.4

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

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2012-2372?

    CVE-2012-2372 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 out of 10 . CVE-2012-2372 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-2372?

    CVE-2012-2372 has a CVSS score of 4.4 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2372?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2012-2372 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2012-2372 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2012-2372 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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