CVE-2009-0787

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2009-03-25 01:30

Updated : 2024-02-28 11:21


NVD link : CVE-2009-0787

Mitre link : CVE-2009-0787

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2009-0787


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-189

Numeric Errors