SB2009022302 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel core

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SB2009022302 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel core

Published: February 23, 2009 Updated: June 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2009022302
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, privileges, and access controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-0676)

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

The vulnerability exists due to security restrictions bypass error within the sock_getsockopt() function in net/core/sock.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References