Vulnerability Description
The fill_event_metadata function in fs/notify/fanotify/fanotify_user.c in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a read operation on the fanotify descriptor.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.9.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-09/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00129.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2013/6/3/128
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/05/26
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1929-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1930-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=971258
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-09/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00129.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2013/6/3/128
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/05/26
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1929-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1930-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2148?
CVE-2013-2148 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The fill_event_metadata function in fs/notify/fanotify/fanotify_user.c in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive in...
How severe is CVE-2013-2148?
CVE-2013-2148 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-2013-2148?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.