SB2007092602 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel 

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SB2007092602 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel

Published: September 26, 2007 Updated: July 3, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2007092602
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-4571)

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

The snd_mem_proc_read function in sound/core/memalloc.c in the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.8 does not return the correct write size, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory contents) via a small count argument, as demonstrated by multiple reads of /proc/driver/snd-page-alloc.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References