VDB-9742 · OSVDB 95623 · GCVE-100-9742

Linux Kernel 3.10.2 Field voluntary_ctxt_switches /proc//status information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel 3.10.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /proc/<pid>/status of the component Field voluntary_ctxt_switches. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 3.10.2 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file /proc/<pid>/status of the component Field voluntary_ctxt_switches. 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 weakness was disclosed 07/23/2013 by Jann Horn as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is available at seclists.org. The vendor was not involved in the coordination of the public release. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is possible to download the exploit at seclists.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 vulnerability database at OSVDB (95623†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/23/2013 🔍
07/26/2013 +3 days 🔍
03/19/2019 +2062 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Jann Horn
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9742
OSVDB: 95623

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/26/2013 17:57
Updated: 03/19/2019 20:06
Changes: 07/26/2013 17:57 (44), 03/19/2019 20:06 (2)
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