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CVE-2012-3520LOWCVSS 1.9

CVE-2012-3520

Published Oct 3, 2012·Updated Jun 16, 2026

NVD Description

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.

CVSS Vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

References

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