Linux Kernel 'serial_multiport_struct' Structure Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:50543

Info

Linux Kernel 'serial_multiport_struct' Structure Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50543
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Nov 04 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 04 2011 12:00AM
Credit: Todor Donev
Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.37-rc1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel 'serial_multiport_struct' Structure Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local information-disclosure vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to gain access to potentially sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 'serial_multiport_struct' Structure Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel 'serial_multiport_struct' Structure Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]..

References

Linux Kernel 'serial_multiport_struct' Structure Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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