CVE-2010-3881
UnknownEPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2010-3881 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. arch/x86/kvm/x86.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not initialize certain structure members, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via read operations on the /dev/kvm device.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
arch/x86/kvm/x86.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not initialize certain structure members, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via read operations on the /dev/kvm device.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.36.2 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/04/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/05/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0998.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42932Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024912Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44666Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/kvm/msg44130.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3287Permissions Required
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0124Permissions Required
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Permissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=649920Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/04/10Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/05/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0998.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42932Third Party Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024912Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44666Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/kvm/msg44130.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3287Permissions Required
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0124Permissions Required
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Permissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=649920Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-3881?
arch/x86/kvm/x86.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not initialize certain structure members, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via read operations on the /dev/kvm device.
How severe is CVE-2010-3881?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3881 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3881?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2010-3881?
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