Vulnerability Description
The llc_ui_getname function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.6 has an incorrect return value in certain circumstances, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted application that leverages an uninitialized pointer argument.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.5.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5 |
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-2013-1645.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/05/13
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1805-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1808-1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3592aaeb80290bda0f2cf0b5456c97bfc638b19
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.6.bz2Patch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1645.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/05/13
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1805-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1808-1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3592aaeb80290bda0f2cf0b5456c97bfc638b19
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.6.bz2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6542?
CVE-2012-6542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The llc_ui_getname function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.6 has an incorrect return value in certain circumstances, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ker...
How severe is CVE-2012-6542?
CVE-2012-6542 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.