Vulnerability Description
The HP Smart Array controller disk-array driver and Compaq SMART2 controller disk-array driver in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4 do not initialize certain data structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via (1) a crafted IDAGETPCIINFO command for a /dev/ida device, related to the ida_locked_ioctl function in drivers/block/cpqarray.c or (2) a crafted CCISS_PASSTHRU32 command for a /dev/cciss device, related to the cciss_ioctl32_passthru function in drivers/block/cciss.c.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.9.4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2013/6/3/127
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2013/6/3/131
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1166.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/05/25
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1994-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1996-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1997-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1999-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2015-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2016-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2017-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2020-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2023-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2050-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2147?
CVE-2013-2147 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The HP Smart Array controller disk-array driver and Compaq SMART2 controller disk-array driver in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4 do not initialize certain data structures, which allows local users to ...
How severe is CVE-2013-2147?
CVE-2013-2147 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-2013-2147?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.