Description
The sys_get_thread_area function in process.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.12.4 and 2.6.13 does not clear a data structure before copying it to userspace, which might allow a user process to obtain sensitive information.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-922-1 | New Linux 2.6.8 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2005-3275 | The sys_get_thread_area function in process.c in Linux 2.6 before 2.6.12.4 and 2.6.13 does not clear a data structure before copying it to userspace, which might allow a user process to obtain sensitive information. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-219-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T23:10:07.144Z
Reserved: 2005-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2005-3276
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Status : Modified
Published: 2005-10-21T01:02:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Link: CVE-2005-3276
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN