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.
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Information
Published : 2012-10-03 04:02
Updated : 2023-02-12 20:34
NVD link : CVE-2012-3520
Mitre link : CVE-2012-3520
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CWE
CWE-287
Improper Authentication
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel