CVE-2012-0194

7.1 HIGH 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The TCP implementation in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1, when the Large Send Offload option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and panic) via an unspecified series of packets.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2012-02-06 20:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:36 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.1 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2012-02-06 20:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:36 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

IBM Aix 5.3
IBM Aix 6.1
IBM Aix 7.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.1

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record