CVE-2010-1083

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).

Date published : 2010-04-06

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded

http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100090459