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ID:10021 - Exploit for Information exposure in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-4073
ID:10021 - Exploit for Information exposure in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-4073
Published: June 20, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU92589
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-4073
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
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 repository.