CVE-2010-3298

Low

The hso_get_count function in drivers/net/usb/hso.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 a TIOCGICOUNT 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-200

CVE-2010-3298 is a Information Exposure vulnerability

What is Information Exposure?

The product exposes sensitive information to an actor not authorised to see it. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2010-3298?

    CVE-2010-3298 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 , classified as an Information Exposure flaw (CWE-200) . CVE-2010-3298 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-3298?

    CVE-2010-3298 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-2010-3298?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2010-3298 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2010-3298 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2010-3298 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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