Vulnerability Description
The eql_g_master_cfg function in drivers/net/eql.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc5 does not properly initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via an EQL_GETMASTRCFG ioctl call.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.36 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/davem/net-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=44467
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00003.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/9/11/168Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41440Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42758Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43161Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.36-rc5Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:051Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/14/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/14/7Mailing ListPatch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0771.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43229Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3297?
CVE-2010-3297 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The eql_g_master_cfg function in drivers/net/eql.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc5 does not properly initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensiti...
How severe is CVE-2010-3297?
CVE-2010-3297 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-2010-3297?
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 Real Time Extension, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.