Vulnerability Description
The sys_get_thread_area function in process.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.12.4 and 2.6.13 does not clear a data structure before copying it to userspace, which might allow a user process to obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset%4042e81864gSEM90Oun0jA8dufpM3inw
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2005/8/3/36
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17826
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18510
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19252
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-922
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:218
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:219
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:220
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0101.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0144.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427980/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428028/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3276?
CVE-2005-3276 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The sys_get_thread_area function in process.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.12.4 and 2.6.13 does not clear a data structure before copying it to userspace, which might allow a user process to obtain sensiti...
How severe is CVE-2005-3276?
CVE-2005-3276 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3276?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.