CVE-2012-2136

kernel: net: insufficient data_len validation in sock_alloc_send_pskb()

Published Aug 9, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The sock_alloc_send_pskb function in net/core/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.5 does not properly validate a certain length value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and system crash) or possibly gain privileges by leveraging access to a TUN/TAP device.

Remediation

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2136 The sock_alloc_send_pskb function in net/core/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.5 does not properly validate a certain length value, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and system crash) or possibly gain privileges by leveraging access to a TUN/TAP device.
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Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1530-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
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Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1538-1 Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:26 PM
Reserved
Apr 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 9, 2012, 10:29 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 29, 2012, 12:00 AM