SB2008070103 - Information exposure in Linux kernel

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SB2008070103 - Information exposure in Linux kernel

Published: July 1, 2008

Security Bulletin ID SB2008070103
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) Information exposure (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0598)

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

Unspecified vulnerability in the 32-bit and 64-bit emulation in the Linux kernel 2.6.9, 2.6.18, and probably other versions allows local users to read uninitialized memory via unknown vectors involving a crafted binary.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References