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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Published : 2009-03-25 01:30
Updated : 2023-02-13 02:19
NVD link : CVE-2009-0787
Mitre link : CVE-2009-0787
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2009-0787
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-189
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