Vulnerability Description
The ntty_ioctl_tiocgicount function in drivers/char/nozomi.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.indiana.edu/hypermail//linux/kernel/1009.1/03387.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8129ExploitThird 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
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0958.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45059Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=648663Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail//linux/kernel/1009.1/03387.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4077?
CVE-2010-4077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The ntty_ioctl_tiocgicount function in drivers/char/nozomi.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 potent...
How severe is CVE-2010-4077?
CVE-2010-4077 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-2010-4077?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.