SB2010112910 - Information exposure in Linux kernel ipc

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SB2010112910 - Information exposure in Linux kernel ipc

Published: November 29, 2010 Updated: June 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2010112910
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-2010-4073)

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

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error within the compat_sys_mq_open() and compat_sys_mq_getsetattr() functions in ipc/compat_mq.c, within the compat_sys_semctl(), compat_sys_msgctl() and compat_sys_shmctl() functions in ipc/compat.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References