#VU92861 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2008-0009 

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#VU92861 Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2008-0009

Published: February 12, 2008 / Updated: June 20, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92861
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0009
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vmsplice_to_user function in fs/splice.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.22 through 2.6.24 does not validate a certain userspace pointer before dereference, which might allow local users to access arbitrary kernel memory locations.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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