Information exposure in Linux kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2010-1636 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Linux kernel Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Linux Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Information exposure
EUVDB-ID: #VU92620
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1636
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Information exposure
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's repository.
Vulnerable software versionsLinux kernel: All versions
CPE2.3http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=593226
http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/579585
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/25/8
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/18/10
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/18/2
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=5dc6416414fb3ec6e2825fd4d20c8bf1d7fe0395
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.
