Description
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.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2009-0785 | 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. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T04:48:52.006Z
Reserved: 2009-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2009-0787
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Status : Modified
Published: 2009-03-25T01:30:00.453
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2009-0787
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD