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MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2013-6834

The ql_eioctl function in sys/dev/qlxgbe/ql_ioctl.c in the kernel in FreeBSD 10 and earlier does not validate a certain size parameter, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ke...

Vulnerability Description

The ql_eioctl function in sys/dev/qlxgbe/ql_ioctl.c in the kernel in FreeBSD 10 and earlier does not validate a certain size parameter, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted ioctl call.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FreebsdFreebsd<= 10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-6834?

CVE-2013-6834 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The ql_eioctl function in sys/dev/qlxgbe/ql_ioctl.c in the kernel in FreeBSD 10 and earlier does not validate a certain size parameter, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ke...

How severe is CVE-2013-6834?

CVE-2013-6834 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-2013-6834?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.