CVE-2012-1097: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1097: The regset (aka register set) feature in the Linux kernel before 3.2.10 does not properly handle the absenc...

The regset (aka register set) feature in the Linux kernel before 3.2.10 does not properly handle the absence of .get and .set methods, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a (1) PTRACE_GETREGSET or (2) PTRACE_SETREGSET ptrace call.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel flaw that could let a local user crash the system kernel path handling register-set operations. Business risk is mainly service interruption on legacy or unpatched Linux hosts. The bundle does not show active exploitation or a confirmed privilege-escalation outcome. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux kernels before 3.2.10 or vendor kernels lacking the backported fix. The attacker needs local user capability, so internet-facing exposure is indirect unless services provide shell, multi-user, build, hosting, or container-like access. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue with moderate urgency where untrusted users share Linux systems. It is not shown as actively exploited, but unpatched kernels can be crashed locally and should not remain in production. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to a kernel containing the 3.2.10 regset fix or vendor backport.; Review Red Hat and SUSE advisories for distribution-specific fixed packages.; Prioritize shared, multi-user, hosting, and untrusted workload systems first..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 17, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=799209CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c8e252586f8d5de906385d8cf6385fee289a825eCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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