Vulnerability Description
The tpm_open function in drivers/char/tpm/tpm.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not initialize a certain buffer, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.38.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=684671
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1309d7afbed112f0e8e90be9af975550caa0076ExploitPatch
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=684671
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1309d7afbed112f0e8e90be9af975550caa0076ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1160?
CVE-2011-1160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The tpm_open function in drivers/char/tpm/tpm.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not initialize a certain buffer, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel...
How severe is CVE-2011-1160?
CVE-2011-1160 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-2011-1160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.