CVE-2012-2669: Input Validation
First published: Tue May 08 2012(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=3.4.4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.4.1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.4.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.4.3 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-2669 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2669
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=893728
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-2669
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5532
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=877572
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=bcc2c9c3fff859e0eb019fe6fec26f9b8eba795c
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=bcc2c9c3fff859e0eb019fe6fec26f9b8eba795c
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00042.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/06/12
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/12
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761200
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bcc2c9c3fff859e0eb019fe6fec26f9b8eba795c
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2012-2669
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761200
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2669
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-2669
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2669
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2669
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2669?
CVE-2012-2669 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for local users to spoof Netlink communication.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2669?
To fix CVE-2012-2669, users should upgrade to a Linux kernel version higher than 3.4.5, as this version addresses the vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2012-2669?
CVE-2012-2669 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to 3.4.5, specifically versions like 3.4.1, 3.4.2, and 3.4.3.
What types of attacks does CVE-2012-2669 allow?
CVE-2012-2669 enables local users to carry out spoofing attacks on Netlink communications using crafted messages.
Is CVE-2012-2669 specific to any Linux distribution?
CVE-2012-2669 affects the Linux kernel and can be found in various distributions that use affected kernel versions.
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