VDB-8071 · CVE-2013-1873 · SA53191

Linux Kernel 3.9-rc3 RTM_GETLINK Request information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.9-rc3. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component RTM_GETLINK Request Handler. This manipulation causes information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-1873. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 3.9-rc3 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component RTM_GETLINK Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: CVE-2013-2634, CVE-2013-2635, CVE-2013-2636. Reason: This candidate is a duplicate of CVE-2013-2634, CVE-2013-2635, and CVE-2013-2636. Notes: All CVE users should reference one or more of CVE-2013-2634, CVE-2013-2635, and CVE-2013-2636 instead of this candidate. All references and descriptions in this candidate have been removed to prevent accidental usage.

The weakness was released 03/10/2013 by Mathias Krause as not defined mailinglist post (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The public release was coordinated with Linux. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-1873 since 02/19/2013. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1592 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (91565†) and Secunia (SA53191†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-7911, VDB-8020, VDB-8070 and VDB-8072. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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OpenVAS ID: 865961
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for kernel FEDORA-2013-10695
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.kernel.org

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02/19/2013 🔍
03/10/2013 +19 days 🔍
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03/22/2013 +12 days 🔍
03/25/2013 +3 days 🔍
05/02/2013 +38 days 🔍
05/04/2018 +1828 days 🔍

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Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Mathias Krause
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-1873 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1873
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8071
Secunia: 53191 - Ubuntu update for kernel, Less Critical
OSVDB: 91565

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2013 15:33
Updated: 05/04/2018 09:14
Changes: 03/25/2013 15:33 (46), 05/04/2018 09:14 (13)
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