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.
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Summary | 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. |
Information
Published : 2012-12-27 11:47
Updated : 2024-02-28 12:00
NVD link : CVE-2012-5532
Mitre link : CVE-2012-5532
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2012-5532
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE