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CVE-2012-2320

7.8 · HIGH

ConnMan before 0.85 does not ensure that netlink messages originate from the kernel, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and cause a denial of service via a crafted…

Published May 18, 2012connmanCWE-264EPSS 2.50%

Overview

CVE-2012-2320 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting connman connman. It was published on May 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ConnMan before 0.85 does not ensure that netlink messages originate from the kernel, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and cause a denial of service via a crafted netlink message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from connman. Update connman to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
connmanconnman0Affected

References

Refgit.kernel.org/?p=network/connman/connman.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b0ec6eb4466acc57a9ea8be52c17b674b6ea0618Refgit.kernel.org/?p=network/connman/connman.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c1b968984212b46bea1330f5ae029507b9bfded9Refsecunia.com/advisories/49033Refsecunia.com/advisories/49186Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201205-02.xmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/07/10Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/07/2Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/07/6Refwww.osvdb.org/81704Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/53406

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2320?

CVE-2012-2320 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting connman connman. It was published on May 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2320?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2320?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from connman. Update connman to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2320?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2320 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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