CVE-2012-3520

kernel: af_netlink: invalid handling of SCM_CREDENTIALS passing

Published Oct 3, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 1.9 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-3475 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1599-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1610-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:05 PM
Reserved
Jun 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 3, 2012, 11:02 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:43 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 21, 2012, 12:00 AM