Vulnerability Description
The ipc subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc1 does not initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via vectors related to the (1) compat_sys_semctl, (2) compat_sys_msgctl, and (3) compat_sys_shmctl functions in ipc/compat.c; and the (4) compat_sys_mq_open and (5) compat_sys_mq_getsetattr functions in ipc/compat_mq.c.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.37 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 |
| 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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/10/6/492Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42778Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42884Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42932Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42963Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43291Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8366ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4073?
CVE-2010-4073 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The ipc subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc1 does not initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via vector...
How severe is CVE-2010-4073?
CVE-2010-4073 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-2010-4073?
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.