# CVE-2012-0058: The kiocb\_batch\_free function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vector

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-05-17 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The kiocb_batch_free function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors that trigger incorrect iocb management.

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## References

- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/802f43594d6e4d2ac61086d239153c17873a0428
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027085
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=782696
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/18/7
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2

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