# CVE-2010-4525: Linux kernel 2.6.33 and 2.6.34.y does not initialize the kvm\_vcpu\_events-\>interrupt.pad structure member, which allows local users to obtain

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-01-11 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Linux kernel 2.6.33 and 2.6.34.y does not initialize the kvm_vcpu_events->interrupt.pad structure member, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via unspecified vectors.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64519
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/05/9
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.html
- http://osvdb.org/70377
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0028.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45676
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4525
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0123

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