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CVE-2012-6537: Infoleak

First published: Thu Mar 14 2013(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux kernel<=3.5.7
Linux kernel=3.0-rc1
Linux kernel=3.0-rc2
Linux kernel=3.0-rc3
Linux kernel=3.0-rc4
Linux kernel=3.0-rc5
Linux kernel=3.0-rc6
Linux kernel=3.0-rc7
Linux kernel=3.0.1
Linux kernel=3.0.2
Linux kernel=3.0.3
Linux kernel=3.0.4
Linux kernel=3.0.5
Linux kernel=3.0.6
Linux kernel=3.0.7
Linux kernel=3.0.8
Linux kernel=3.0.9
Linux kernel=3.0.10
Linux kernel=3.0.11
Linux kernel=3.0.12
Linux kernel=3.0.13
Linux kernel=3.0.14
Linux kernel=3.0.15
Linux kernel=3.0.16
Linux kernel=3.0.17
Linux kernel=3.0.18
Linux kernel=3.0.19
Linux kernel=3.0.20
Linux kernel=3.0.21
Linux kernel=3.0.22
Linux kernel=3.0.23
Linux kernel=3.0.24
Linux kernel=3.0.25
Linux kernel=3.0.26
Linux kernel=3.0.27
Linux kernel=3.0.28
Linux kernel=3.0.29
Linux kernel=3.0.30
Linux kernel=3.0.31
Linux kernel=3.0.32
Linux kernel=3.0.33
Linux kernel=3.0.34
Linux kernel=3.0.35
Linux kernel=3.0.36
Linux kernel=3.0.37
Linux kernel=3.0.38
Linux kernel=3.0.39
Linux kernel=3.0.40
Linux kernel=3.0.41
Linux kernel=3.0.42
Linux kernel=3.0.43
Linux kernel=3.0.44
Linux kernel=3.0.45
Linux kernel=3.0.46
Linux kernel=3.0.47
Linux kernel=3.0.48
Linux kernel=3.0.49
Linux kernel=3.0.50
Linux kernel=3.0.51
Linux kernel=3.0.52
Linux kernel=3.0.53
Linux kernel=3.0.54
Linux kernel=3.0.55
Linux kernel=3.0.56
Linux kernel=3.0.57
Linux kernel=3.0.58
Linux kernel=3.0.59
Linux kernel=3.0.60
Linux kernel=3.0.61
Linux kernel=3.0.62
Linux kernel=3.0.63
Linux kernel=3.0.64
Linux kernel=3.0.65
Linux kernel=3.0.66
Linux kernel=3.0.67
Linux kernel=3.0.68
Linux kernel=3.1
Linux kernel=3.1-rc1
Linux kernel=3.1-rc2
Linux kernel=3.1-rc3
Linux kernel=3.1-rc4
Linux kernel=3.1.1
Linux kernel=3.1.2
Linux kernel=3.1.3
Linux kernel=3.1.4
Linux kernel=3.1.5
Linux kernel=3.1.6
Linux kernel=3.1.7
Linux kernel=3.1.8
Linux kernel=3.1.9
Linux kernel=3.1.10
Linux kernel=3.2
Linux kernel=3.2-rc2
Linux kernel=3.2-rc3
Linux kernel=3.2-rc4
Linux kernel=3.2-rc5
Linux kernel=3.2-rc6
Linux kernel=3.2-rc7
Linux kernel=3.2.1
Linux kernel=3.2.2
Linux kernel=3.2.3
Linux kernel=3.2.4
Linux kernel=3.2.5
Linux kernel=3.2.6
Linux kernel=3.2.7
Linux kernel=3.2.8
Linux kernel=3.2.9
Linux kernel=3.2.10
Linux kernel=3.2.11
Linux kernel=3.2.12
Linux kernel=3.2.13
Linux kernel=3.2.14
Linux kernel=3.2.15
Linux kernel=3.2.16
Linux kernel=3.2.17
Linux kernel=3.2.18
Linux kernel=3.2.19
Linux kernel=3.2.20
Linux kernel=3.2.21
Linux kernel=3.2.22
Linux kernel=3.2.23
Linux kernel=3.2.24
Linux kernel=3.2.25
Linux kernel=3.2.26
Linux kernel=3.2.27
Linux kernel=3.2.28
Linux kernel=3.2.29
Linux kernel=3.2.30
Linux kernel=3.3
Linux kernel=3.3-rc1
Linux kernel=3.3-rc2
Linux kernel=3.3-rc3
Linux kernel=3.3-rc4
Linux kernel=3.3-rc5
Linux kernel=3.3-rc6
Linux kernel=3.3-rc7
Linux kernel=3.3.1
Linux kernel=3.3.2
Linux kernel=3.3.3
Linux kernel=3.3.4
Linux kernel=3.3.5
Linux kernel=3.3.6
Linux kernel=3.3.7
Linux kernel=3.3.8
Linux kernel=3.4
Linux kernel=3.4-rc1
Linux kernel=3.4-rc2
Linux kernel=3.4-rc3
Linux kernel=3.4-rc4
Linux kernel=3.4-rc5
Linux kernel=3.4-rc6
Linux kernel=3.4-rc7
Linux kernel=3.4.1
Linux kernel=3.4.2
Linux kernel=3.4.3
Linux kernel=3.4.4
Linux kernel=3.4.5
Linux kernel=3.4.6
Linux kernel=3.4.7
Linux kernel=3.4.8
Linux kernel=3.4.9
Linux kernel=3.4.10
Linux kernel=3.4.11
Linux kernel=3.4.12
Linux kernel=3.4.13
Linux kernel=3.4.14
Linux kernel=3.4.15
Linux kernel=3.4.16
Linux kernel=3.4.17
Linux kernel=3.4.18
Linux kernel=3.4.19
Linux kernel=3.4.20
Linux kernel=3.4.21
Linux kernel=3.4.22
Linux kernel=3.4.23
Linux kernel=3.4.24
Linux kernel=3.4.25
Linux kernel=3.4.26
Linux kernel=3.4.27
Linux kernel=3.4.28
Linux kernel=3.4.29
Linux kernel=3.4.30
Linux kernel=3.4.31
Linux kernel=3.4.32
Linux kernel=3.5.1
Linux kernel=3.5.2
Linux kernel=3.5.3
Linux kernel=3.5.4
Linux kernel=3.5.5
Linux kernel=3.5.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.17-1

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6537?

    CVE-2012-6537 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to access sensitive kernel memory.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6537?

    To fix CVE-2012-6537, upgrade to a version of the Linux kernel that is 3.6 or higher where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-6537?

    CVE-2012-6537 affects local users with the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability on Linux kernel versions prior to 3.6.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2012-6537?

    Exploiting CVE-2012-6537 allows attackers to read sensitive information from kernel memory, potentially leading to further attacks.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-6537?

    Currently, the only effective mitigation for CVE-2012-6537 is to update the Linux kernel to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

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