CVE-2012-6536: Infoleak

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2012-6536?

CVE-2012-6536 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-6536?

To mitigate CVE-2012-6536, users should upgrade to kernel versions 3.6 or later that contain the necessary patches.

Q: What systems are affected by CVE-2012-6536?

CVE-2012-6536 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 3.6, including 3.5.7 and earlier.

Q: What types of data can be exposed due to CVE-2012-6536?

CVE-2012-6536 may allow unauthorized local users to access sensitive information from kernel heap memory.

Q: Who can exploit CVE-2012-6536?

Local users with the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability can exploit CVE-2012-6536 to disclose sensitive information.

Published Mar 14, 2013

Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

net/xfrm/xfrmuser.c in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not verify th ...

— Debian

Affected Software

191 affected componentsFixes available

Linux Linux kernel<=3.5.7

Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc1

Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc2

Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc3

Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc4

Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc5

Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc6

Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc7

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.1

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.2

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.3

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.4

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.5

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.6

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.7

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.8

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.9

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.10

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.11

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.12

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.13

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.14

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.15

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.16

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.17

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.18

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.19

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.20

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.21

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.22

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.23

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.24

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.25

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.26

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.27

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.28

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.29

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.30

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.31

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.32

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.33

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.34

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.35

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.36

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.37

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.38

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.39

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.40

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.41

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.42

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.43

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.44

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.45

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.46

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.47

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.48

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.49

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.50

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.51

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.52

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.53

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.54

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.55

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.56

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.57

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.58

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.59

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.60

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.61

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.62

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.63

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.64

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.65

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.66

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.67

Linux Linux kernel=3.0.68

Linux Linux kernel=3.1

Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc1

Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc2

Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc3

Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc4

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.1

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.2

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.3

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.4

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.5

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.6

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.7

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.8

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.9

Linux Linux kernel=3.1.10

Linux Linux kernel=3.2

Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc2

Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc3

Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc4

Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc5

Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc6

Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc7

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.1

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.2

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.3

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.4

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.5

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.6

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.7

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.8

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.9

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.10

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.11

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.12

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.13

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.14

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.15

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.16

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.17

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.18

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.19

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.20

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.21

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.22

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.23

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.24

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.25

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.26

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.27

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.28

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.29

Linux Linux kernel=3.2.30

Linux Linux kernel=3.3

Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc1

Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc2

Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc3

Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc4

Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc5

Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc6

Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc7

Linux Linux kernel=3.3.1

Linux Linux kernel=3.3.2

Linux Linux kernel=3.3.3

Linux Linux kernel=3.3.4

Linux Linux kernel=3.3.5

Linux Linux kernel=3.3.6

Linux Linux kernel=3.3.7

Linux Linux kernel=3.3.8

Linux Linux kernel=3.4

Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc1

Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc2

Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc3

Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc4

Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc5

Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc6

Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc7

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.1

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.2

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.3

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.4

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.5

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.6

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.7

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.8

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.9

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.10

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.11

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.12

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.13

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.14

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.15

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.16

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.17

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.18

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.19

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.20

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.21

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.22

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.23

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.24

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.25

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.26

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.27

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.28

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.29

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.30

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.31

Linux Linux kernel=3.4.32

Linux Linux kernel=3.5.1

Linux Linux kernel=3.5.2

Linux Linux kernel=3.5.3

Linux Linux kernel=3.5.4

Linux Linux kernel=3.5.5

Linux Linux kernel=3.5.6

debian/linux

5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.6.bz2

Event History

Mar 14, 2013

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 PM

Description

Jan 11, 2024

Data Sourced

via Launchpad·09:59 PM

Description

Sep 16, 2024

Data Sourced

via Ubuntu·12:49 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Feb 27, 2025

Data Sourced

via Debian·01:19 AM

DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6536?

CVE-2012-6536 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6536?

To mitigate CVE-2012-6536, users should upgrade to kernel versions 3.6 or later that contain the necessary patches.

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-6536?

CVE-2012-6536 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 3.6, including 3.5.7 and earlier.

What types of data can be exposed due to CVE-2012-6536?

CVE-2012-6536 may allow unauthorized local users to access sensitive information from kernel heap memory.

Who can exploit CVE-2012-6536?

Local users with the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability can exploit CVE-2012-6536 to disclose sensitive information.

CVE-2012-6536: Infoleak

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6536?

How do I fix CVE-2012-6536?

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-6536?

What types of data can be exposed due to CVE-2012-6536?

Who can exploit CVE-2012-6536?

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