CVE-2012-6689

libmnl: incorrect validation of netlink message origin allows attackers to spoof netlink messages

Published May 2, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The netlink_sendmsg function in net/netlink/af_netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 does not validate the dst_pid field, which allows local users to have an unspecified impact by spoofing Netlink messages.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-246-1 linux-2.6 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-246-2 linux-2.6 regression update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-6531 The netlink_sendmsg function in net/netlink/af_netlink.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 does not validate the dst_pid field, which allows local users to have an unspecified impact by spoofing Netlink messages.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1599-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1610-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:36 PM
Reserved
Feb 27, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:48 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 6, 2015, 12:00 AM