CVE-2012-4516

CVE-2012-4516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openfabrics Librdmacm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

librdmacm 1.0.16, when ibacm.port is not specified, connects to port 6125, which allows remote attackers to specify the address resolution information for the application via a malicious ib_acm service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4516?
librdmacm 1.0.16, when ibacm.port is not specified, connects to port 6125, which allows remote attackers to specify the address resolution information for the application via a malicious ib_acm service.
How severe is CVE-2012-4516?
CVE-2012-4516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4516 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4516?
CVE-2012-4516 affects Openfabrics Librdmacm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4516?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4516 published?
CVE-2012-4516 was published on 2012-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)