CVE-2012-2319: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2319: Multiple buffer overflows in the hfsplus filesystem implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.3.5 allow l...

Multiple buffer overflows in the hfsplus filesystem implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.3.5 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted HFS plus filesystem, a related issue to CVE-2009-4020.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Linux kernel flaw in HFS+ filesystem handling. A local user could use a specially crafted HFS+ filesystem to trigger buffer overflows and potentially gain higher privileges. The bundle does not show remote exploitation or current active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running kernels before 3.3.5, or vendor kernels missing the backported fix, where HFS+ filesystem support can process user-supplied media or images. Prioritize remediation for legacy Linux hosts with local multi-user access, removable media workflows, or filesystem image processing. Modern patched systems are unlikely to be exposed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to Linux kernel 3.3.5 or a vendor-patched kernel.; Apply relevant Red Hat or SUSE security updates where applicable.; Restrict processing of untrusted HFS+ filesystems until patched..

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=819471CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6f24f892871acc47b40dd594c63606a17c714f77CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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