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.
Affected products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
n/a n/a
n/aaffected
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19607 ↗
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-472.html ↗
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598 ↗
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html ↗
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2 ↗
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930 ↗
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8778 ↗
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1225 ↗