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CVE-2012-3520

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.2.30 does not properly handle messages that lack SCM_CREDENTIALS data, which might…

Low1.9EPSS 0.43%
Published
Updated
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redhat

Description

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.

Scores

CVSS scores of CVE-2012-3520, by who scored it
Scored byCVSSScoreVector
NVDNVD · Modified2.0Low1.9AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
0.43% · top 63% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)

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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Low 1.9.

Weakness

Affected products

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