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LOW · 2.1

CVE-2011-1080

The do_replace function in net/bridge/netfilter/ebtables.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not ensure that a certain name field ends with a '\0' character, which allows local users to obtain po...

Vulnerability Description

The do_replace function in net/bridge/netfilter/ebtables.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not ensure that a certain name field ends with a '\0' character, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability to replace a table, and then reading a modprobe command line.

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.38.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-1080?

CVE-2011-1080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The do_replace function in net/bridge/netfilter/ebtables.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not ensure that a certain name field ends with a '\0' character, which allows local users to obtain po...

How severe is CVE-2011-1080?

CVE-2011-1080 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-2011-1080?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.