SB2022071268 - Information exposure in Linux kernel
Published: July 12, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022071268
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information exposure (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4916)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
Linux kernel through 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive keystroke information via access to /dev/pts/ and /dev/tty*.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.