Vulnerability Description
The __skb_recv_datagram function in net/core/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8 does not properly handle the MSG_PEEK flag with zero-length data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.7.9 |
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/2013-06/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00017.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.8.bz2Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911473
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/77c1090f94d1b0b5186fb13a1b71b47b1343f87Patch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00017.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.8.bz2Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/15/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=911473
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0290?
CVE-2013-0290 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The __skb_recv_datagram function in net/core/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8 does not properly handle the MSG_PEEK flag with zero-length data, which allows local users to cause a denial of s...
How severe is CVE-2013-0290?
CVE-2013-0290 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0290?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.