CVE-2012-3400
HighHeap-based buffer overflow in the udf_load_logicalvol function in fs/udf/super.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted UDF filesystem.
CVSS 2.0 score
7.6
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness type
CWE-787CVE-2012-3400 is a Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability
What is Out-of-bounds Write?
The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2012-3400 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Broken Link
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1529-1Third Party Advisory
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Vendor Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1555-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1556-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1557-1Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1df2ae31c724e57be9d7ac00d78db8a5dabdd050
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=adee11b2085bee90bd8f4f52123ffb07882d6256
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1df2ae31c724e57be9d7ac00d78db8a5dabdd050
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2012-3400?
CVE-2012-3400 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787) . CVE-2012-3400 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-3400?
CVE-2012-3400 has a CVSS score of 7.6 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-3400?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2012-3400. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2012-3400 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2012-3400 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)?
The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-787 on MITRE CWE →