Vulnerability Description
ConnMan before 0.85 does not ensure that netlink messages originate from the kernel, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and cause a denial of service via a crafted netlink message.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Connman | Connman | <= 0.84 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=network/connman/connman.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b0ec6eb4466a
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=network/connman/connman.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c1b968984212
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49033Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49186
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201205-02.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/07/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/07/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/07/6
- http://www.osvdb.org/81704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53406
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=715172
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75465
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=network/connman/connman.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b0ec6eb4466a
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=network/connman/connman.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c1b968984212
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49033Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2320?
CVE-2012-2320 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). ConnMan before 0.85 does not ensure that netlink messages originate from the kernel, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and cause a denial of service via a crafted ne...
How severe is CVE-2012-2320?
CVE-2012-2320 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2320?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Connman Connman.