Vulnerability Description
The isofs_export_encode_fh function in fs/isofs/export.c in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel heap memory via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.5.7 |
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/2013-07/msg00018.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/05/13
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1809-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1811-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1812-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1813-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1814-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1829-1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fe685aabf7c8c9f138e5ea900954d295bf22917
- 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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00018.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6549?
CVE-2012-6549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The isofs_export_encode_fh function in fs/isofs/export.c in the Linux kernel before 3.6 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ke...
How severe is CVE-2012-6549?
CVE-2012-6549 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-2012-6549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.