Improper input validation in Linux Kernel
CVE-2012-2669
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.004 (27.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2669?
- CVE-2012-2669 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2012-12-27.
- Is CVE-2012-2669 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.