Vulnerability Description
The load_script function in fs/binfmt_script.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.2 does not properly handle recursion, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0223.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.7.2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/19/3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=868285
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b66c5984017533316fd1951770302649baf1aa3
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0223.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.7.2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/19/3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=868285
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b66c5984017533316fd1951770302649baf1aa3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4530?
CVE-2012-4530 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The load_script function in fs/binfmt_script.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.2 does not properly handle recursion, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory vi...
How severe is CVE-2012-4530?
CVE-2012-4530 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-2012-4530?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.