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CVE-2009-0787

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.

Published

2009-03-25T01:30:00.453

Last Modified

2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 4.9 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

  • Access Vector: LOCAL
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: NONE
Exploitability Score

3.9

Impact Score

6.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-189
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28.1 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28.2 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28.3 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28.4 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28.5 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28.6 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28.7 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 2.6.28.8 Yes
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