SB2007061202 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel

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SB2007061202 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: June 12, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007061202
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) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2875)

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

Integer underflow in the cpuset_tasks_read function in the Linux kernel before 2.6.20.13, and 2.6.21.x before 2.6.21.4, when the cpuset filesystem is mounted, allows local users to obtain kernel memory contents by using a large offset when reading the /dev/cpuset/tasks file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References