CVE-2012-2745

Medium

The copy_creds function in kernel/cred.c in the Linux kernel before 3.3.2 provides an invalid replacement session keyring to a child process, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a crafted application that uses the fork system call.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2012-08-09
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.7

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:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2012-2745 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability

What is Buffer Overflow?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2012-2745?

    CVE-2012-2745 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2012-2745 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-2745?

    CVE-2012-2745 has a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2745?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2012-2745 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2012-2745 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2012-2745 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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