Vulnerability identifier: #VU92620
Vulnerability 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:
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:
External links
http://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
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.