SB2005101201 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel

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SB2005101201 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel

Published: October 12, 2005

Security Bulletin ID SB2005101201
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

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-2005-3181)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

The audit system in Linux kernel 2.6.6, and other versions before 2.6.13.4, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled, uses an incorrect function to free names_cache memory, which prevents the memory from being tracked by AUDITSYSCALL code and leads to a memory leak that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References