Vulnerability Description
The bcm_char_ioctl function in drivers/staging/bcm/Bcmchar.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via an IOCTL_BCM_GET_DEVICE_DRIVER_INFO ioctl call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.11.7 |
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/2014-02/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00045.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/04/22
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2066-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2067-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2068-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2069-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2070-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2071-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2072-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2073-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2074-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2075-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2076-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4515?
CVE-2013-4515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The bcm_char_ioctl function in drivers/staging/bcm/Bcmchar.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12 does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from...
How severe is CVE-2013-4515?
CVE-2013-4515 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4515?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.