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).
References (20)
Core 20
Core References
Various Sources mailing-list
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http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/3/30/759
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Scores
EPSS
0.0036
EPSS Percentile
28.9%
Details
CWE
CWE-399
Status
published
Products (50)
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.0
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.1
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.2
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.3
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.4
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.5
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.6
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.7
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.8
linux/linux_kernel
2.6.8.1
... and 40 more
Published
Apr 06, 2010
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026