SB1999010102 - Race condition in Linux kernel



SB1999010102 - Race condition in Linux kernel

Published: January 1, 1999

Security Bulletin ID SB1999010102
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0401)

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

A race condition in Linux 2.2.1 allows local users to read arbitrary memory from /proc files.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.