Vulnerability Description
The main function in tools/hv/hv_kvp_daemon.c in hypervkvpd, as distributed in the Linux kernel before 3.8-rc1, allows local users to cause a denial of service (daemon exit) via a crafted application that sends a Netlink message. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2012-2669.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.7.1 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0807.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/testing/
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/testing/patch-3.8-rc1.bz2Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56710
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761200
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=877572
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80337
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/95a69adab9acfc3981c504737a2b6578e4d846e
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0807.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/testing/
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/testing/patch-3.8-rc1.bz2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5532?
CVE-2012-5532 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The main function in tools/hv/hv_kvp_daemon.c in hypervkvpd, as distributed in the Linux kernel before 3.8-rc1, allows local users to cause a denial of service (daemon exit) via a crafted application ...
How severe is CVE-2012-5532?
CVE-2012-5532 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5532?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.