CVE-2012-4817

CVE-2012-4817 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Vios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The NFSv4 client implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS before 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly handle GID values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4817?
The NFSv4 client implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, and VIOS before 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly handle GID values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4817?
CVE-2012-4817 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4817 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4817?
CVE-2012-4817 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4817?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4817 published?
CVE-2012-4817 was published on 2012-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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