CVE-2009-0787

CVE Details

Release Date:2009-03-25

Description


The ecryptfs_write_metadata_to_contents function in the eCryptfs functionality in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.9 uses an incorrect size when writing kernel memory to an eCryptfs file header, which triggers an out-of-bounds read and allows local users to obtain portions of kernel memory.

See more information about CVE-2009-0787 from MITRE CVE dictionary and NIST NVD


CVSS v2.0 metrics


NOTE: The following CVSS v2.0 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

Base Score: 4.9 Base Metrics: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Access Vector: Local network Attack Complexity: Low
Authentication: None required Confidentiality Impact: Complete
Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: None

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 5 (kernel)ELSA-2009-04732009-05-07
Oracle Linux version 5 (ocfs2-2.6.18-128.1.10.0.1.el5)ELSA-2009-04732009-05-07
Oracle Linux version 5 (oracleasm-2.6.18-128.1.10.0.1.el5)ELSA-2009-04732009-05-07



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