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CVE-2012-6545

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2012-6545 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Bluetooth RFCOMM implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not properly initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Bluetooth RFCOMM implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not properly initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
RedhatEnterprise Linux5—
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.5.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0Rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.6—
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.37—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.38—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.39—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.40—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.41—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.42—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.43—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.44—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.45—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.46—

Showing 50 of 162 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6545?
The Bluetooth RFCOMM implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not properly initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2012-6545?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6545 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6545?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST