SB2009040801 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel netrom

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SB2009040801 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel netrom

Published: April 8, 2009

Security Bulletin ID SB2009040801
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote 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-2009-1265)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the x25_sendmsg() function in net/x25/af_x25.c, within the rose_sendmsg() function in net/rose/af_rose.c, within the nr_sendmsg() function in net/netrom/af_netrom.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References