CVE-2010-1083

kernel: information leak via userspace USB interface

Published Apr 6, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 4.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2053-1 New Linux 2.6.26 packages fix several issues
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-1115 The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-947-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 1:14 AM
Reserved
Mar 23, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 6, 2010, 10:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:17 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 17, 2010, 12:00 AM