Vulnerability Description
The llc_ui_getname function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc7 and earlier does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to read the contents of some kernel memory locations by calling getsockname on an AF_LLC socket.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.31 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://jon.oberheide.org/files/llc-getsockname-leak.cBroken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37105Third Party Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9513Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/26/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36126ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-852-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=519305ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52732Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://jon.oberheide.org/files/llc-getsockname-leak.cBroken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37105Third Party Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9513Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/26/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36126ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3001?
CVE-2009-3001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The llc_ui_getname function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc7 and earlier does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to read the contents of some kernel me...
How severe is CVE-2009-3001?
CVE-2009-3001 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.