CVE-2012-3520 in Kernelinfo

Summary

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.

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Reservation

06/14/2012

Disclosure

10/03/2012

Entries

1

CPE

ready

CVSS

7.8

EPSS

0.00085

Activities

Very Low

Sources

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