CVE-2012-2328: internal/cimxml/sax/NodeFactory.java in Standards-Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) Common

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-2328?

standards-based linux common information model client: upgrade to newer than 2.1.11; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-2328 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2328 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-2328 affect?

CVE-2012-2328 affects standards-based linux common information model client, opensuse. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). internal/cimxml/sax/NodeFactory.java in Standards-Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) Common Information Model (CIM) Client (aka sblim-cim-client2) before 2.1.12 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trig

Q: How urgent is CVE-2012-2328?

Priority 42/100. On your watchlist

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CVE-2012-2328 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting standards-based linux common information model client, opensuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

internal/cimxml/sax/NodeFactory.java in Standards-Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) Common Information Model (CIM) Client (aka sblim-cim-client2) before 2.1.12 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted XML file.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: opensuse · standards based linux instrumentation project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-02-10 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

standards based linux instrumentation project standards-based linux common information model client UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.11

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy standards-based-linux-common-information-model-client || rpm -q standards-based-linux-common-information-model-client || standards-based-linux-common-information-model-client --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade standards-based-linux-common-information-model-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade standards-based-linux-common-information-model-client

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 11.4 · 12.1 · 12.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.4

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-2328?

standards-based linux common information model client: upgrade to newer than 2.1.11; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-2328 being exploited?

CVE-2012-2328 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-2328 affect?

CVE-2012-2328 affects standards-based linux common information model client, opensuse. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). internal/cimxml/sax/NodeFactory.java in Standards-Based Linux Instrumentation for Manageability (SBLIM) Common Information Model (CIM) Client (aka sblim-cim-client2) before 2.1.12 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trig

How urgent is CVE-2012-2328?

Priority 42/100. On your watchlist

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