Vulnerability Description
The key_notify_policy_flush function in net/key/af_key.c in the Linux kernel before 3.9 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel heap memory by reading a broadcast message from the notify_policy interface of an IPSec key_socket.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.8.13 |
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/2013-09/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00129.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1166.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1173.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2766
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/04/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1912-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1913-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1970-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1972-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1973-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1992-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1993-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2237?
CVE-2013-2237 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The key_notify_policy_flush function in net/key/af_key.c in the Linux kernel before 3.9 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ke...
How severe is CVE-2013-2237?
CVE-2013-2237 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-2013-2237?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.