CVE-2012-2372

kernel: rds-ping cause kernel panic

Published Jan 22, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 4.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2363 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:34 PM
Reserved
Apr 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 22, 2013, 11:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 5, 2012, 12:00 AM