#VU99945 Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Linux kernel - CVE-2004-0133

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99945

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0133

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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 XFS file system code in Linux 2.4.x has an information leak in which in-memory data is written to the device for the XFS file system, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the raw device.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https:ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040405-01-U.asc
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108213675028441&w=2
https://secunia.com/advisories/11362
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
https://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-4285.html
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:029
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10151
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15901

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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.