Vulnerability Description
The ptrace_setxregs function in arch/xtensa/kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 does not validate user-space pointers, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory locations via a crafted PTRACE_SETXTREGS request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/18Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0d0138ebe24b94065580bd2601f8bb7eb6152f5PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/18Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0d0138ebe24b94065580bd2601f8bb7eb6152f5PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2707?
CVE-2011-2707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). The ptrace_setxregs function in arch/xtensa/kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 does not validate user-space pointers, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel m...
How severe is CVE-2011-2707?
CVE-2011-2707 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.