CVE-2013-3237

kernel: VSOCK: Fix missing msg_namelen update in vsock_stream_recvmsg

Published Apr 22, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The vsock_stream_sendmsg function in net/vmw_vsock/af_vsock.c in the Linux kernel before 3.9-rc7 does not initialize a certain length variable, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted recvmsg or recvfrom system call.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-3175 The vsock_stream_sendmsg function in net/vmw_vsock/af_vsock.c in the Linux kernel before 3.9-rc7 does not initialize a certain length variable, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted recvmsg or recvfrom system call.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 5:44 PM
Reserved
Apr 21, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 22, 2013, 11:41 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:54 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 7, 2013, 12:00 AM