CVE-2012-3520

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 does not properly handle messages that lack SCM_CREDENTIALS data, which might allow local users to…

published October 3, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 does not properly handle messages that lack SCM_CREDENTIALS data, which might allow local users to spoof Netlink communication via a crafted message, as demonstrated by a message to (1) Avahi or (2) NetworkManager.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00429 · 35.8th percentile
Published
2012-10-03T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 OCT 10:00Z
    The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 does not properly handle messages that lack SCM_CREDENTIALS data, which might allow local users to…
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