#VU43086 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2013-0160

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43086

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-0160

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The Linux kernel through 3.7.9 allows local users to obtain sensitive information about keystroke timing by using the inotify API on the /dev/ptmx device.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 3.0 - 3.0.44, 3.1 - 3.1.10, 3.2 - 3.2.30, 3.3 - 3.3.8, 3.4 - 3.4.24, 3.5.1 - 3.5.7, 3.6.9 - 3.6.11, 3.7 - 3.7.9

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External links
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00004.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00018.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00005.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00016.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00018.html
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/08/3
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2128-1
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2129-1
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=892983

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.