CVE-2010-4078
UnknownEPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2010-4078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sisfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/sis/sis_main.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc6 does not properly initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via an FBIOGET_VBLANK ioctl call.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The sisfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/sis/sis_main.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc6 does not properly initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via an FBIOGET_VBLANK ioctl call.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.36 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.36 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.2 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 10 | Sp3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42778Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42801Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:051Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/25/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/06/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/07/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/25/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43810Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0012Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=648665Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42778Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42801Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:051Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/25/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/06/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/07/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/25/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43810Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0012Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=648665Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4078?
The sisfb_ioctl function in drivers/video/sis/sis_main.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc6 does not properly initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via an FBIOGET_VBLANK ioctl call.
How severe is CVE-2010-4078?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4078?
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-2010-4078?
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