CVE-2010-3297

Low

The eql_g_master_cfg function in drivers/net/eql.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc5 does not properly initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via an EQL_GETMASTRCFG ioctl call.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2010-09-30
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-909

CVE-2010-3297 is classified as CWE-909

See CWE-909 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2010-3297?

    CVE-2010-3297 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2010-3297 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-3297?

    CVE-2010-3297 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-3297?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2010-3297 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2010-3297 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2010-3297 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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