SB2010112909 - Information exposure in Linux kernel ipc

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SB2010112909 - Information exposure in Linux kernel ipc

Published: November 29, 2010

Security Bulletin ID SB2010112909
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 security vulnerability.


1) Information exposure (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-4072)

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

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error within the copy_shmid_to_user() function in ipc/shm.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References