Linux Kernel 'fs/compat_ioctl.c' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:58906

Info

Linux Kernel 'fs/compat_ioctl.c' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 58906
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-1928
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 05 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 27 2014 02:05PM
Credit: Kees Cook
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4
+ Linux kernel 2.6.5
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 LTSS
+ Linux kernel 2.6.5
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10 SP4
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP4
+ Linux kernel 2.6.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 5
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel 'fs/compat_ioctl.c' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

Successful exploits may allow attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information that may aid other attacks.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 'fs/compat_ioctl.c' 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 'fs/compat_ioctl.c' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

Linux Kernel 'fs/compat_ioctl.c' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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