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DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3520
DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3520
PUBLISHED
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 Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:14 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:13 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:11 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
Timeline
- Oct 3, 2012 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated