Vulnerability Description
SystemTap 1.7, 1.6.7, and probably other versions, when unprivileged mode is enabled, allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (kernel panic and crash) via vectors related to crafted DWARF data, which triggers a read of an invalid pointer.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Systemtap | Systemtap | 1.6.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00057.html
- http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.comp.security.oss.general/6987
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0376.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026777
- http://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13714
- http://sourceware.org/git/?p=systemtap.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=64b0cff3b
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00057.html
- http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.comp.security.oss.general/6987
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0376.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026777
- http://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=13714
- http://sourceware.org/git/?p=systemtap.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=64b0cff3b
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0875?
CVE-2012-0875 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). SystemTap 1.7, 1.6.7, and probably other versions, when unprivileged mode is enabled, allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (kernel panic a...
How severe is CVE-2012-0875?
CVE-2012-0875 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0875?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Systemtap Systemtap.