Vulnerability Description
The sock_getsockopt function in net/core/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.6 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory via an SO_BSDCOMPAT getsockopt request.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.28.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00001.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/2/12/123
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=123540732700371&w=2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/20/1
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/6816/
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0459.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33758
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34394
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34502
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34680
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34786
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34962
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0676?
CVE-2009-0676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The sock_getsockopt function in net/core/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28.6 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information...
How severe is CVE-2009-0676?
CVE-2009-0676 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-2009-0676?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.