Vulnerability Description
The snd_seq_oss_synth_make_info function in sound/core/seq/oss/seq_oss_synth.c in the sound subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27-rc2 does not verify that the device number is within the range defined by max_synthdev before returning certain data to the caller, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.27 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 4.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 4.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.27-rc2Broken Link
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00003.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0972.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31366Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31551Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31614Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31836Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31881Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32023Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32103Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3272?
CVE-2008-3272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The snd_seq_oss_synth_make_info function in sound/core/seq/oss/seq_oss_synth.c in the sound subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27-rc2 does not verify that the device number is within the range d...
How severe is CVE-2008-3272?
CVE-2008-3272 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-2008-3272?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus.