Linux Kernel 'farsync.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	64952
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2014-1444
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Jan 15 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 21 2014 12:30AM
Credit:	Salva Peiró
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64 SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Unsupported Extras 11 Linux kernel Debian Linux 6.0 sparc Debian Linux 6.0 s/390 Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc Debian Linux 6.0 mips Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64 Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32 Debian Linux 6.0 arm Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel 'farsync.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

Local attackers can exploit this issue to cause a memory leak to obtain sensitive information that may lead to further attacks.

Linux Kernel 'farsync.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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 'farsync.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

Linux Kernel 'farsync.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)