#VU92702 Information exposure in Linux kernel - CVE-2008-4113
Vulnerability identifier: #VU92702
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.4 [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:P/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Linux Foundation
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.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.
Vulnerable software versions
Linux kernel: All versions
External links
https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.26.y.git;a=commit;h=d97240552cd98c4b07322f30f66fd9c3ba4171de
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-10/msg00010.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/32190
https://secunia.com/advisories/32315
https://secunia.com/advisories/32393
https://securityreason.com/securityalert/4266
https://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1655
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.26.4
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/26/6
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0857.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496256/100/0/threaded
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31121
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021000
https://www.trapkit.de/advisories/TKADV2008-007.txt
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-659-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45188
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7618
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
