CVE-2012-6545

CVE-2012-6545 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6545?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-6545?
CVE-2012-6545 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-6545 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6545?
CVE-2012-6545 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 192 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6545?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6545 published?
CVE-2012-6545 was published on 2013-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (192)

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