Vulnerability Description
The rs_ioctl function in drivers/char/amiserial.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.36.1 and earlier does not properly initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a TIOCGICOUNT ioctl call.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.36.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/9/15/389Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/25/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/06/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/07/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/25/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=648661Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/9/15/389Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/25/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/06/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/07/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/25/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=648661Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4076?
CVE-2010-4076 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The rs_ioctl function in drivers/char/amiserial.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.36.1 and earlier does not properly initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensi...
How severe is CVE-2010-4076?
CVE-2010-4076 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-2010-4076?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.