SB2009081905 - Information exposure in Linux kernel

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SB2009081905 - Information exposure in Linux kernel

Published: August 19, 2009 Updated: August 2, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2009081905
CSH 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 vulnerability.


1) Information exposure (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-2847)

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

CVSSv4: 6.8 [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]


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

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error within the kernel/signal.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References