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Linux Kernel Real Time Clock Kernel Memory Disclosure Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA10533
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Release Date:
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2004-01-05
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Popularity:
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14,067 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of system information
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: | Linux Kernel 2.4.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2003-0984
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in the Linux kernel, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information.
The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in "/dev/rtc" real time clock routines, which may disclose parts of kernel memory to unprivileged users.
Solution:
Update to version 2.4.24.
http://www.kernel.org/
Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by vendor.
Original Advisory:
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.24
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