Vulnerability Description
The (1) do_siocgstamp and (2) do_siocgstampns functions in net/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.4 use an incorrect argument order, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted ioctl call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.5.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55785
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ed6fe9d614fc1bca95eb8c0ccd0e92db00ef9d5Exploit
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/04/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55785
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ed6fe9d614fc1bca95eb8c0ccd0e92db00ef9d5Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4467?
CVE-2012-4467 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The (1) do_siocgstamp and (2) do_siocgstampns functions in net/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 3.5.4 use an incorrect argument order, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ...
How severe is CVE-2012-4467?
CVE-2012-4467 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4467?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.