SB2004010501 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel

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SB2004010501 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel

Published: January 5, 2004

Security Bulletin ID SB2004010501
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) Missing release of memory after effective lifetime (CVE-ID: CVE-2003-0984)

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

Real time clock (RTC) routines in Linux kernel 2.4.23 and earlier do not properly initialize their structures, which could leak kernel data to user space.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References