CVE-2012-6545 (Low) detected in linux-stable-rtv3.8.6, linux-stable-rtv3.8.6

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CVE-2012-6545 - Low Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linux-stable-rtv3.8.6, linux-stable-rtv3.8.6

Vulnerability Details

The Bluetooth RFCOMM implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not properly initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application.

Publish Date: 2013-03-15

URL: CVE-2012-6545

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://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2012-6545

Release Date: 2013-03-15

Fix Resolution: v3.6-rc3,v3.2.30

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