Linux Kernel 3.0.63 crypto_report_one cryptographic issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.0.63. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function crypto_report_one. This manipulation causes cryptographic issue. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2013-2548. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 3.0.63 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function crypto_report_one. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issue vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-310. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The crypto_report_one function in crypto/crypto_user.c in the report API in the crypto user configuration API in the Linux kernel through 3.8.2 uses an incorrect length value during a copy operation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.

The weakness was published 03/15/2013 by Mathias Krause (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-2548 since 03/08/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1600 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 65183 (Fedora 18 : kernel-3.8.2-206.fc18 (2013-3630)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (82858), Tenable (65183), SecurityFocus (BID 58382†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40858†). Similar entries are available at VDB-7901, VDB-7938, VDB-63774 and VDB-63773. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Cryptographic issue
CWE: CWE-310
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Nessus ID: 65183
Nessus Name: Fedora 18 : kernel-3.8.2-206.fc18 (2013-3630)
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OpenVAS ID: 841395
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for linux USN-1793-1
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Patch: 9a5467bf7b6e9e02ec9c3da4e23747c05faeaac6

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-1793-1
Researcher: Mathias Krause
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CVE: CVE-2013-2548 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2548
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63775

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X-Force: 82858
SecurityFocus: 58382 - Linux Kernel Multiple Local Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 40858 - Linux Kernel 3.8.2 and Earlier Local Leakage of Information by CAP_NET_ADMIN (CVE-2013-2548), Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 01/01/2022 09:25
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (62), 05/07/2017 11:47 (8), 01/01/2022 09:25 (6)
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