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Sun Solaris sysinfo() Kernel Memory Disclosure
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA21148
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Release Date:
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2006-07-24
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Last Update:
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2006-07-27
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Popularity:
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7,129 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Sun Solaris 10
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-3824
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Solaris, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability is caused due to an integer underflow error in the "sysinfo()" system call and makes it possible to partially disclose contents in kernel memory.
Solution:
Apply patches.
-- SPARC Platform --
Solaris 10:
Apply patch 118833-09 or later.
-- x86 Platform --
Solaris 10:
Apply patch 118855-06 or later.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Discovered by an anonymous person and reported via iDefense.
Changelog:
2006-07-27: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
Sun Microsystems:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102343-1
iDEFENSE:
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=410
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