CVE-2012-2669
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CVE-2012-2669 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The main function in tools/hv/hv_kvp_daemon.c in hypervkvpd, as distributed in the Linux kernel before 3.4.5, does not validate the origin of Netlink messages, which allows local users to spoof Netlink communication via a crafted connector message.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The main function in tools/hv/hv_kvp_daemon.c in hypervkvpd, as distributed in the Linux kernel before 3.4.5, does not validate the origin of Netlink messages, which allows local users to spoof Netlink communication via a crafted connector message.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.4.4 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.4.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.4.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.4.3 |
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