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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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. |
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USN-1599-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability |
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USN-1610-1 | Linux kernel vulnerability |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T20:05:12.863Z
Reserved: 2012-06-14T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2012-3520

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2012-10-03T11:02:57.143
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2012-3520


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