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Linux Kernel e1000 Network Driver Kernel Memory Disclosure
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA11626
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Release Date:
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2004-05-21
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Last Update:
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2006-02-22
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Popularity:
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13,682 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: | Linux Kernel 2.4.x
Linux Kernel 2.6.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux kernel, potentially allowing malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information.
The e1000 ethernet driver reportedly uses the "copy_to_user()" function insecurely when copying data from kernel space into userspace. This can be exploited to disclose an arbitrary amount of kernel memory.
Another kernel memory disclosure issue has also been reported in the WAN SDLA driver. However, exploitation requires the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability (usually just held by the "root" user).
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