CVE-2012-0957

The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via…

published December 21, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a uname system call in conjunction with a UNAME26 personality.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00959 · 60.9th percentile
Published
2012-12-21T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 DEC 11:00Z
    The override_release function in kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via…
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