CVE-2008-2729
Medium
Description
arch/x86_64/lib/copy_user.S in the Linux kernel before 2.6.19 on some AMD64 systems does not erase destination memory locations after an exception during kernel memory copy, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJun 30, 2008
First seenJun 30, 2008
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.19 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.19 | 2.6.19 |
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