Vulnerability Description
net/packet/af_packet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.3 does not properly restrict user-space access to certain packet data structures associated with VLAN Tag Control Information, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.39.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39.3Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/03/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=728023Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/13fcb7bd322164c67926ffe272846d4860196dcPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39.3Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/03/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=728023Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/13fcb7bd322164c67926ffe272846d4860196dcPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2898?
CVE-2011-2898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). net/packet/af_packet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.3 does not properly restrict user-space access to certain packet data structures associated with VLAN Tag Control Information, which allows loc...
How severe is CVE-2011-2898?
CVE-2011-2898 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.