Linux Kernel 'nf_nat_irc.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	65180
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2014-1690
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Jan 28 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	May 29 2014 12:45AM
Credit:	Daniel Borkmann of Red Hat
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64 SuSE openSUSE Factory Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server 2
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel 'nf_nat_irc.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 'nf_nat_irc.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 'nf_nat_irc.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

Linux Kernel 'nf_nat_irc.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)