Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU92546

Information exposure in Linux kernel - CVE-2011-2492

Published: July 29, 2011 / Updated: February 13, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92546

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2492

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to information exposure error. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

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