SB2005123110 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel

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SB2005123110 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel

Published: December 31, 2005 Updated: November 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2005123110
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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-2005-4605)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The procfs code (proc_misc.c) in Linux 2.6.14.3 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows attackers to read sensitive kernel memory via unspecified vectors in which a signed value is added to an unsigned value.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References