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The ATM implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted application.
Publish Date: 2013-03-15
URL: CVE-2012-6546
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6546
Release Date: 2013-03-15
Fix Resolution: 3.6
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CVE-2012-6546 - Low Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-3.0.40, linuxlinux-3.0.40
Vulnerability Details
The ATM implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted application.
Publish Date: 2013-03-15
URL: CVE-2012-6546
CVSS 3 Score Details (2.9)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6546
Release Date: 2013-03-15
Fix Resolution: 3.6
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