Vulnerability Description
The cipso_v4_validate function in net/ipv4/cipso_ipv4.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via an IPOPT_CIPSO IP_OPTIONS setsockopt system call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.4.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
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-2013-0496.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/20/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=912900
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/89d7ae34cdda4195809a5a987f697a517a2a317
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0496.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/20/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=912900
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/89d7ae34cdda4195809a5a987f697a517a2a317
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0310?
CVE-2013-0310 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). The cipso_v4_validate function in net/ipv4/cipso_ipv4.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have un...
How severe is CVE-2013-0310?
CVE-2013-0310 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-2013-0310?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.