RETIRED: Linux Kernel Local Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	64669
Class:	Design Error
CVE:
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Nov 21 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Jan 09 2014 08:33PM
Credit:	Hannes Frederic Sowa
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel 'recvmsg()' and 'recvfrom()' Functions Local Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

The Linux kernel is prone to multiple local information-disclosure vulnerabilities.

Local attackers can exploit these issues to cause an uninitialized memory leak to obtain sensitive information that may lead to further attacks.

RETIRED: Linux Kernel Local Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

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

Linux Kernel 'recvmsg()' and 'recvfrom()' Functions Local Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Linux Kernel 'recvmsg()' and 'recvfrom()' Functions Local Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)