OSVDB ID: 7585

Title: Linux Kernel MFH Bit Information Disclosure

Info

Disclosure

May 28, 2004

Discovery

May 28, 2004

Dates

Exploit

May 28, 2004

Solution

Unknown

Description

The ia64 Linux Kernel contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a floating point leak occurs, which will disclose the registers of other process information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Other
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.4.26 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing applicable patches from your respective Linux vendor.

Products

kernel.org

Linux Kernel

2.4.0x
2.4.1x
2.4.2x
2.4.3x
2.4.4x
2.4.5x
2.4.6x
2.4.7x
2.4.8x
2.4.9x
2.4.10x
2.4.11x
2.4.12x
2.4.13x
2.4.14x
2.4.15x
2.4.16x
2.4.17x
2.4.18x
2.4.19x
2.4.20x
2.4.21x
2.4.22x
2.4.23x
2.4.24x
2.4.25x

References

Credit

  • Arun Sharma -


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