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CVE-2005-0176
Published: Feb 16, 2005
Modified: Aug 7, 2024
PUBLISHED
Description
The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
n/a | n/a | affected n/a |
References
19607
third-party-advisory
x_refsource_SECUNIA
RHSA-2005:472
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_REDHAT
12598
vdb-entry
x_refsource_BID
RHSA-2005:092
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_REDHAT
20050215 [USN-82-1] Linux kernel vulnerabilities
mailing-list
x_refsource_BUGTRAQ
CLA-2005:930
vendor-advisory
x_refsource_CONECTIVA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8778
vdb-entry
signature
x_refsource_OVAL
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1225
vdb-entry
signature
x_refsource_OVAL
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