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CVE-2012-0055

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 1.24%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-02-19 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux, Ubuntu.

CVE
CVE-2012-0055
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
1.24%
Linux Ubuntu

Original NVD Description

OverlayFS in the Linux kernel before 3.0.0-16.28, as used in Ubuntu 10.0.4 LTS and 11.10, is missing inode security checks which could allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

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