Vulnerability Description
net/packet/af_packet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc2 does not properly initialize certain structure members, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_RAW capability to read copies of the applicable structures.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.37 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 9 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=128854507220908&w=2PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/02/10Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/02/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/02/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/02/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/04/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42789Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42963Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.37-rc2Broken Link
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0958.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0004.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3876?
CVE-2010-3876 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). net/packet/af_packet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc2 does not properly initialize certain structure members, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel st...
How severe is CVE-2010-3876?
CVE-2010-3876 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3876?
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.