PT-2019-6820 · Linux · Linux Kernel
CVE-2012-6712
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Published
2019-07-27
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Updated
2022-11-03
CVSS v3.1
9.8
Critical
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 3.4
Description
A buffer overflow occurs in the Linux kernel, specifically in drivers/net/wireless/iwlwifi/iwl-agn-sta.c, which can cause at least memory corruption.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to 3.4, update to version 3.4 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the affected driver to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Linux Kernel