Information exposure in Linux kernel

1) Information exposure

EUVDB-ID: #VU92702

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2008-4113

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git;a=commit;h=d97240552cd98c4b07322f30f66fd9c3ba4171de
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/32190
https://secunia.com/advisories/32315
https://secunia.com/advisories/32393
https://securityreason.com/securityalert/4266
https://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1655
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.4
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/26/6
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0857.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496256/100/0/threaded
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31121
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021000
https://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-007.txt
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-659-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45188
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7618

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.