Description
The ext2_make_empty function call in the Linux kernel before 2.6.11.6 does not properly initialize memory when creating a block for a new directory entry, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading the block.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2005-0401 | The ext2_make_empty function call in the Linux kernel before 2.6.11.6 does not properly initialize memory when creating a block for a new directory entry, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by reading the block. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-103-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T21:13:54.159Z
Reserved: 2005-02-14T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2005-0400
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Status : Modified
Published: 2005-05-02T04:00:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Link: CVE-2005-0400
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN