Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-2942

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU92609

Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-2942

Published: September 21, 2010 / Updated: February 13, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92609
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2942
CWE-ID: CWE-401
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 missing release of memory after effective lifetime error. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2010-2942

Install update from vendor's repository.

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