CVE-2012-2192 json
The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system c…
published 2012-06-20 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-2186
- cvss
- 4.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 36%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The socketpair function in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application that leverages the presence of a socket on the free list.
Exploit prediction
0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.9 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-399 Resource Management Errors
References
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21235
vendor-advisory
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV19178
vendor-advisory
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21128
vendor-advisory
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV16603
vendor-advisory
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21131
vendor-advisory
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aix.software.ibm.com
/aix/efixes/security/socket_advisory.asc
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1027126
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/53567
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/76032
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-2192
- NVD CVE-2012-2192
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