Vulnerability Description
The ethtool_get_rxnfc function in net/core/ethtool.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 does not initialize a certain block of heap memory, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information via an ETHTOOL_GRXCLSRLALL ethtool command with a large info.rule_cnt value, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2478.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.36 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.10 |
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/2011-01/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/25/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/26/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42758Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42778Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42801Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42932Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36Broken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0958.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3861?
CVE-2010-3861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The ethtool_get_rxnfc function in net/core/ethtool.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 does not initialize a certain block of heap memory, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive info...
How severe is CVE-2010-3861?
CVE-2010-3861 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-2010-3861?
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.