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CVE-2012-6689

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2012-6689 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The netlink_sendmsg function in net/netlink/af_netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 does not validate the dst_pid field, which allows local users to have an unspecified impact by spoofing Netlink messages.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The netlink_sendmsg function in net/netlink/af_netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 does not validate the dst_pid field, which allows local users to have an unspecified impact by spoofing Netlink messages.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.0.44
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.1, < 3.2.30
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3, < 3.4.12
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.5, < 3.5.5

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6689?
The netlink_sendmsg function in net/netlink/af_netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 does not validate the dst_pid field, which allows local users to have an unspecified impact by spoofing Netlink messages.
How severe is CVE-2012-6689?
CVE-2012-6689 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6689?
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