3317 : Linux Kernel Real Time Clock Kernel Memory Disclosure
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Disclosure

Jan 05, 2004

Discovery

Dec 04, 2003

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

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Description

The Linux kernel contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in "/dev/rtc" real time clock routines, which may disclose parts of kernel memory to unprivileged users. It potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information.

Classification

Unknown or Incomplete

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.4.24 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Linux

Kernel

2.4

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 10533 20162 20163 20202 20338
ISS X-Force ID: 13943
CVE ID: 2003-0984 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 9154
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000799
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-417.html
http://smoothwall.org/security/advisories/SWP-2004.001.html
http://www.suse.com/de/security/2003_049_kernel.html
http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1067
http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1069
http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1070
http://www.us.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1082
Vendor URL: http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.24
Other Advisory URL: http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/engarde_advisory-3904.html
Vendor Specific Solution URL: http://www.suse.com/de/security/2003_049_kernel.html

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