Linux Kernel CVE-2014-9419 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	71794
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2014-9419
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Dec 08 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Feb 11 2016 07:49AM
Credit:	Andy Lutomirski
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6 Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6 Oracle Linux 0 Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2 Oracle Enterprise Linux 6 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 CentOS CentOS 6
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel CVE-2014-9419 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 CVE-2014-9419 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 CVE-2014-9419 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

Linux Kernel CVE-2014-9419 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)