CVE-2012-6539: Infoleak

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2012-6539?

The severity of CVE-2012-6539 is rated as medium, due to its impact on information leakage.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-6539?

To fix CVE-2012-6539, upgrade to Linux kernel version 3.6 or later.

Q: What are the implications of CVE-2012-6539?

CVE-2012-6539 allows local users to read sensitive information from kernel stack memory, which poses a security risk.

Q: Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2012-6539?

CVE-2012-6539 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 3.6, including all versions up to 3.5.7.

Q: Can CVE-2012-6539 lead to privilege escalation?

CVE-2012-6539 does not directly lead to privilege escalation but can expose sensitive information that may aid in an attack.

Published Mar 14, 2013

Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The devifconf function in net/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 3.6 ...

— 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

Mar 15, 2013

Data Sourced

via NVD·08:55 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Jan 11, 2024

Data Sourced

via Launchpad·10:00 PM

Description

Sep 16, 2024

Data Sourced

via Ubuntu·12:49 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6539?

The severity of CVE-2012-6539 is rated as medium, due to its impact on information leakage.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6539?

To fix CVE-2012-6539, upgrade to Linux kernel version 3.6 or later.

What are the implications of CVE-2012-6539?

CVE-2012-6539 allows local users to read sensitive information from kernel stack memory, which poses a security risk.

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2012-6539?

CVE-2012-6539 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 3.6, including all versions up to 3.5.7.

Can CVE-2012-6539 lead to privilege escalation?

CVE-2012-6539 does not directly lead to privilege escalation but can expose sensitive information that may aid in an attack.

CVE-2012-6539: Infoleak

Other sources

Affected Software

Remediation

Patch Available

Event History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6539?

How do I fix CVE-2012-6539?

What are the implications of CVE-2012-6539?

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2012-6539?

Can CVE-2012-6539 lead to privilege escalation?

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