Linux Kernel 'snd_seq_oss_synth_make_info()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:30559

Info

Linux Kernel 'snd_seq_oss_synth_make_info()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 30559
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-3272
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 06 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 20 2008 07:04PM
Credit: Tobias Klein
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP2
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10.SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10 SP2
SuSE Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP2
SuSE Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP2 DEBUGINFO
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP1 DEBUGINFO
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.0
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.3
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.2
S.u.S.E. Open-Enterprise-Server 9.0
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux POS 9
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 9.0
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 9
Redhat Enterprise MRG v1 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 server
Redhat Desktop 4.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
Linux kernel 2.6.27 -rc1
Debian Linux 4.0 sparc
Debian Linux 4.0 s/390
Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 4.0 mips
Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 4.0 hppa
Debian Linux 4.0 arm
Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
Debian Linux 4.0 alpha
Debian Linux 4.0
Not Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.27 -rc2

Discussion

Linux Kernel 'snd_seq_oss_synth_make_info()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

Versions prior to Linux kernel 2.6.27-rc2 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 'snd_seq_oss_synth_make_info()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel 'snd_seq_oss_synth_make_info()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.


S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.3

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc

Debian Linux 4.0 arm

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc

Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc

Debian Linux 4.0 m68k

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 lpia

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 i386

Debian Linux 4.0 amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64

Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32

Debian Linux 4.0 hppa

Debian Linux 4.0 sparc

Debian Linux 4.0 s/390

Debian Linux 4.0 alpha

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 i386

MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 amd64

Debian Linux 4.0

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386

Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 powerpc

Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64

Debian Linux 4.0 mips

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.04 sparc

MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64

References

Linux Kernel 'snd_seq_oss_synth_make_info()' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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