The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances related to tmpfs, which might allow local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service (crash).
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Published : 2007-12-18 00:46
Updated : 2018-10-30 16:25
NVD link : CVE-2007-6417
Mitre link : CVE-2007-6417
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2007-6417
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel