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CVE-2012-0056

The mem_write function in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2, when ASLR is disabled, does not properly check permissions when writing to /proc/<pid>/mem, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying process memory, as demonstrated by Mempodipper.

CVSS 6.9 · MediumBuzz score 20.4

Buzz score

Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 20.4

This all-time snapshot uses the same composite formula as Trending across a 30-year evidence window, rather than a current rolling window.

Buzz score components · mention 13.9 · diversity 6.5 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
13.9
3 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
6.5
2 sources across 1 categories
KEV score
0.0
No KEV entry observed
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
Best PoC traction
0
Maximum stars on a matched PoC repo

Why it matters now

Mention timeline

Total mentions
0
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Peak daily
0
highest bucket

Evidence

Source links by recency

Newest mentions first
3 source links · newest first
  • Cybercriminals Abuse Amazon Cloud to Host Linux DDoS TrojansSecurityWeek

    Cloud services provided by Amazon and other companies are being abused by profit-driven cybercriminals to host DDoS bots, Kaspersky Lab reported on Friday.

    newswww.securityweek.comJul 28, 2014, 7:02 PM
  • Week in review: “Frankenmalware”, Kelihos malware author revealed, and the tragic state of SCADA securityHelp Net Security

    Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news: Tool used in Anonymous Megaupload campaign Looking at the LOIC downloads so far this year, it’s clear there has been a sudden, sharp increase in the past few days which coincides with the latest Anonymous campaign. DreamHost hacker accessed pool of unencrypted passwords DreamHost, one of the world’s most popular and well-known web hosting providers, has sent a warning out to its customers saying … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comJan 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
  • PoC exploits for Linux privilege escalation bug publishedHelp Net Security

    The publication of proof-of-concept exploit code for a recently spotted privilege escalation flaw (CVE-2012-0056 ) in the Linux kernel has left Linux vendors scrambling to push out a patch. The flaw affects versions 2.6.39 and above of the Linux kernel code, and the OS’ creator Linus Torvalds published a patch on the official Linux kernel repository more than a week ago. Unfortunately, only RedHat and Ubuntu managed to push out patches for it before PoC … More →

    newswww.helpnetsecurity.comJan 26, 2012, 8:31 AM

Exploit code

Public exploit repository references

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