How severe is CVE-2012-0875?

CVE-2012-0875 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0875 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0875?

CVE-2012-0875 primarily affects Systemtap. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0875?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0875 published?

CVE-2012-0875 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0875

CVE-2012-0875 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Systemtap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Systemtap
Published: 2014-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SystemTap 1.7, 1.6.7, and probably other versions, when unprivileged mode is enabled, allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (kernel panic and crash) via vectors related to crafted DWARF data, which triggers a read of an invalid pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0875?: SystemTap 1.7, 1.6.7, and probably other versions, when unprivileged mode is enabled, allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (kernel panic and crash) via vectors related to crafted DWARF data, which triggers a read of an invalid pointer.
How severe is CVE-2012-0875?: CVE-2012-0875 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0875 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0875?: CVE-2012-0875 primarily affects Systemtap. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0875?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0875 published?: CVE-2012-0875 was published on 2014-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:systemtap:systemtap:1.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:systemtap:systemtap:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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