Auth bypass in Linux Kernel

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 allow local users to spoof Netlink communication via a crafted message, as demonstrated by a message to (1) Avahi or (2) NetworkManager.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.004 (35.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.