What is CVE-2012-2669?

CVE-2012-2669 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2012-2669 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-2669?

CVE-2012-2669 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2669?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2012-2669. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2012-2669 actively exploited?

CVE-2012-2669 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2012-2669

Low

The main function in tools/hv/hv_kvp_daemon.c in hypervkvpd, as distributed in the Linux kernel before 3.4.5, does not validate the origin of Netlink messages, which allows local users to spoof Netlink communication via a crafted connector message.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2012-12-27

Last modified 2026-04-29

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10

Low

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Availability

None

Vector string

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2012-2669 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2012-2669 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00042.html
Openwall
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/06/12
Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.5
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/12
Bugzilla
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761200
Kernel patch commit
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=bcc2c9c3fff859e0eb019fe6fec26f9b8eba795c
Patch
Kernel patch commit
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bcc2c9c3fff859e0eb019fe6fec26f9b8eba795c
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2012-2669

Severity Low

CVSS score 2.1 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2012-12-27

Modified 2026-04-29

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2669?

CVE-2012-2669 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2012-2669 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-2669?

CVE-2012-2669 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2669?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2012-2669. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2012-2669 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2012-2669 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →