Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 3.4, a buffer overflow occurs in drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/iwl-agn-sta.c, which will cause at least memory corruption.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.27, < 3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2da42PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2da424b0773cea3db47e1e81db71eeebde8269dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4Broken Link
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2da42PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2da424b0773cea3db47e1e81db71eeebde8269dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6712?
CVE-2012-6712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel before 3.4, a buffer overflow occurs in drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/iwl-agn-sta.c, which will cause at least memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2012-6712?
CVE-2012-6712 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.