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CVE-2011-1080

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2011-1080 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The do_replace function in net/bridge/netfilter/ebtables.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not ensure that a certain name field ends with a '\0' character, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability to replace a table, and then reading a modprobe command line.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The do_replace function in net/bridge/netfilter/ebtables.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not ensure that a certain name field ends with a '\0' character, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability to replace a table, and then reading a modprobe command line.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 2.6.38.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.38
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.38.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.38.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.38.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.38.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.38.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.38.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.38.7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1080?
The do_replace function in net/bridge/netfilter/ebtables.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not ensure that a certain name field ends with a '\0' character, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability to replace a table, and then reading a modprobe command line.
How severe is CVE-2011-1080?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1080 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1080?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST