CVE-2013-7269 in Linux Kernel
Summary
The nr_recvmsg function in net/netrom/af_netrom.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.4 updates a certain length value without ensuring that an associated data structure has been initialized, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a (1) recvfrom, (2) recvmmsg, or (3) recvmsg system call.
Reservation
11/04/2013
Disclosure
01/06/2014
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11765 | Linux Kernel af_netrom.c nr_recvmsg input validation | 20 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2013-7269 |