Vulnerability Description
Certain USB drivers in the Linux 2.4 kernel use the copy_to_user function on uninitialized structures, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading memory that was not cleared from previous usage.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.2.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 2.0 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=127921
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20162
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20163
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20202
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20338
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-24.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/981134Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-504.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-505.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10892PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?id=14580
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0685?
CVE-2004-0685 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Certain USB drivers in the Linux 2.4 kernel use the copy_to_user function on uninitialized structures, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading memory that was not clea...
How severe is CVE-2004-0685?
CVE-2004-0685 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0685?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Trustix Secure Linux.