Vulnerability Description
The genlock_dev_ioctl function in genlock.c in the Genlock driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted GENLOCK_IOC_EXPORT ioctl call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codeaurora | Android-Msm | 3.2.54 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/25/4
- https://www.codeaurora.org/cgit/quic/la/kernel/msm/commit/drivers/base/genlock.cPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/25/4
- https://www.codeaurora.org/cgit/quic/la/kernel/msm/commit/drivers/base/genlock.cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6392?
CVE-2013-6392 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The genlock_dev_ioctl function in genlock.c in the Genlock driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, does ...
How severe is CVE-2013-6392?
CVE-2013-6392 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-2013-6392?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Codeaurora Android-Msm.