Linux Kernel '/fs/aio.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:68176

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Linux Kernel '/fs/aio.c' Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 68176
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-0206
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 24 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:07PM
Credit: Mateusz Guzik
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server 2
Linux kernel
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel '/fs/aio.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.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel '/fs/aio.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].

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