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hypervkvpd: Netlink source address validation allows denial of service

Published Dec 27, 2012

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.

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Red Hat statement

The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this issue as having low security impact. A future update may address this issue. For additional information, refer to the Issue Severity Classification: https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/.

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner redhat
Published Dec 27, 2012
Updated Aug 6, 2024
Reserved Oct 24, 2012
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 16, 2026
Red Hat
Severity Low
Public date Jun 6, 2012