Vulnerability Description
The pn_recvmsg function in net/phonet/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.4 updates a certain length value before ensuring that an associated data structure has been initialized, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a (1) recvfrom, (2) recvmmsg, or (3) recvmsg system call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.12.3 |
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/2014-03/msg00026.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0159.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/29
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55882
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56036
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/28/13
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2107-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2108-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2109-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2110-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2113-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2117-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2135-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7265?
CVE-2013-7265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The pn_recvmsg function in net/phonet/datagram.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.4 updates a certain length value before ensuring that an associated data structure has been initialized, which allows l...
How severe is CVE-2013-7265?
CVE-2013-7265 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-2013-7265?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.