CVE-2012-2745

kernel: cred: copy_process() should clear child->replacement_session_keyring

Published Aug 9, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 4.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2725 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1448-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1452-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1455-1 Linux kernel (Oneiric backport) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1459-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1460-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1567-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1574-1 Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1597-1 Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1606-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:42 PM
Reserved
May 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 9, 2012, 10:29 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:42 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 10, 2012, 12:00 AM