Vulnerability Description
The tcf_fill_node function in net/sched/cls_api.c in the netlink subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.32-rc5, and 2.4.37.6 and earlier, does not initialize a certain tcm__pad2 structure member, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2005-4881.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.4.37.6 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.0 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 10 |
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/2009-12/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-12/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/35412/PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37086Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37909Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38794Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38834Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.32-rc5Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:329Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/10/14/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/10/14/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/10/15/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3612?
CVE-2009-3612 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The tcf_fill_node function in net/sched/cls_api.c in the netlink subsystem in the Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.32-rc5, and 2.4.37.6 and earlier, does not initialize a certain tcm__pad2 structure memb...
How severe is CVE-2009-3612?
CVE-2009-3612 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-2009-3612?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit.