CVE-2012-3510

CVE-2012-3510 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.6. 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-399.

Key facts

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the xacct_add_tsk function in kernel/tsacct.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.19 allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a taskstats TASKSTATS_CMD_ATTR_PID command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3510?
Use-after-free vulnerability in the xacct_add_tsk function in kernel/tsacct.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.19 allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a taskstats TASKSTATS_CMD_ATTR_PID command.
How severe is CVE-2012-3510?
CVE-2012-3510 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3510 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3510?
CVE-2012-3510 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 187 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3510?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3510 published?
CVE-2012-3510 was published on 2012-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (187)

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