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CVE-2012-0056

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.9 EPSS 10.90%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2012-01-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9. It affects Linux. Its EPSS score suggests a 10.9% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

CVE
CVE-2012-0056
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.9
EPSS
10.90%
Linux

Original NVD Description

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.