Vulnerability Description
The rds_recvmsg function in net/rds/recv.c in the Linux kernel before 3.0.44 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a (1) recvfrom or (2) recvmsg system call on an RDS socket.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.0.43 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1323.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50633
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50732
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50811
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.0.44
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/26/5
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1567-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1568-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1572-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1575-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1577-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1578-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1579-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1580-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3430?
CVE-2012-3430 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The rds_recvmsg function in net/rds/recv.c in the Linux kernel before 3.0.44 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from k...
How severe is CVE-2012-3430?
CVE-2012-3430 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3430?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.