OSVDB ID: 23894

Title: Linux Kernel Multiple Function String Length Modification Race Condition Local Information Disclosure

Info

Disclosure
Mar 13, 2006

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 The Linux Kernel contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when a race condition occurs that allows an attacker to modify an argument of a copy operation after is has been validated, but before it is used. This may present a window of opportunity for an attacker to gain access to sensitive information stored in memory.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Race Condition
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Rumored
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to version 2.6.15.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Ubuntu

Ubuntu

 4.10 (Warty Warthog)
5.04 (Hoary Hedgehog)
5.10 (Breezy Badger)

Linux

Kernel

 2.6.15 .3
2.6.15 .2
2.6.15 .1
2.6.15 -rc3
2.6.15 -rc2
2.6.10.x
2.6.11.x
2.6.12.x
2.6.13.x
2.6.14.x
2.6.9.x
2.6.8.x
2.6.7.x
2.6.5.x
2.6.4.x
2.6.3.x
2.6.2.x
2.6.1.x
2.6-test.x
2.6.6.x
2.6

References

Credit
  • David Howells - dhowellsredhat.com - RedHat


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