Vulnerability Description
net/bridge/br_mdb.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 does not initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
1.9
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.8.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/20/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=923652
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c085c49920b2f900ba716b4ca1c1a55ece9872cPatch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.8.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/20/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=923652
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c085c49920b2f900ba716b4ca1c1a55ece9872cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2636?
CVE-2013-2636 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). net/bridge/br_mdb.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 does not initialize certain structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2013-2636?
CVE-2013-2636 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2636?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.