DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3520

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CVE-2012-3520
Published: 03 Oct 2012, 11:02
Last modified:28 Apr 2026, 20:07

Vulnerability Summary

Overall Risk (default)
minimal
0/100
CVSS Score
No data
EPSS Score
No data
KEV
Not listed
Ransomware
No reports
Public exploits
None found
Dark Web
Not detected

Timeline

03 Oct 2012, 11:02
Published
Vulnerability first disclosed
28 Apr 2026, 20:07
Last Modified
Vulnerability information updated

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.

Affected Systems

  • debian•linux

    < 3.2.29-1 | < 3.2.29-1 | < 3.2.29-1 | < 3.2.29-1

References (1)