SB2022041807 - Information exposure in Linux kernel



SB2022041807 - Information exposure in Linux kernel

Published: April 18, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022041807
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-2011-4917)

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

In the Linux kernel through 3.1 there is an information disclosure issue via /proc/stat.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.