SB2005101204 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel

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SB2005101204 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel

Published: October 12, 2005

Security Bulletin ID SB2005101204
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Missing release of memory after effective lifetime (CVE-ID: CVE-2005-3180)

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The Orinoco driver (orinoco.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.13 and earlier does not properly clear memory from a previously used packet whose length is increased, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References