Vulnerability Description
The wanxl_ioctl function in drivers/net/wan/wanxl.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via an ioctl call.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.11.6 |
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-3.11.7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/15/3Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64953
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2128-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2129-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1053613
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90444
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2b13d06c9584b4eb773f1e80bbaedab9a1c344ePatch
- 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-3.11.7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/15/3Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64953
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2128-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2129-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1445?
CVE-2014-1445 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The wanxl_ioctl function in drivers/net/wan/wanxl.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information fr...
How severe is CVE-2014-1445?
CVE-2014-1445 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1445?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.