Vulnerability Description
The do_devinfo_ioctl function in drivers/staging/comedi/comedi_fops.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a copy of a short string.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.0.44 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/12/1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/819cbb120eaec7e014e5abd029260db1ca8c573
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.1.bz2
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/12/1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/819cbb120eaec7e014e5abd029260db1ca8c573
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.1.bz2
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2909?
CVE-2011-2909 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The do_devinfo_ioctl function in drivers/staging/comedi/comedi_fops.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a copy of a short string.
How severe is CVE-2011-2909?
CVE-2011-2909 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2909?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.