SB2009030602 - Input validation error in Linux kernel x86 kernel

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SB2009030602 - Input validation error in Linux kernel x86 kernel

Published: March 6, 2009

Security Bulletin ID SB2009030602
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-0834)

The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the send_sigtrap() function in arch/x86/kernel/ptrace.c. A local user can read and manipulate data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References