Vulnerability Description
The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a uname system call in conjunction with a UNAME26 personality.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.4.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/091110.h
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51409
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.16
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/09/4Exploit
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1644-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1645-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1646-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1647-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1648-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1649-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1652-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=862877
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2702b1526c7278c4d65d78de209a465d4de2885Patch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0957?
CVE-2012-0957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a uname system call in conjunction with ...
How severe is CVE-2012-0957?
CVE-2012-0957 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-2012-0957?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.