SB2012100305 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel 

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SB2012100305 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel

Published: October 3, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2012100305
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3510)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a taskstats TASKSTATS_CMD_ATTR_PID command. A local users can obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (system crash).

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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