gsd-2009-0787
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:19
Details
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.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2009-0787


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            "accessVector": "LOCAL",
            "authentication": "NONE",
            "availabilityImpact": "NONE",
            "baseScore": 4.9,
            "confidentialityImpact": "COMPLETE",
            "integrityImpact": "NONE",
            "vectorString": "AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N",
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          "obtainOtherPrivilege": false,
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      "lastModifiedDate": "2023-02-13T02:19Z",
      "publishedDate": "2009-03-25T01:30Z"
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  }
}


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