Description
dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key.
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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-1017-1 | New Linux kernel 2.6.8 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2006-0103 | dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-244-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T16:18:20.862Z
Reserved: 2006-01-06T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2006-0095
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Status : Modified
Published: 2006-01-06T11:03:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Link: CVE-2006-0095
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN