FreeBSD kernel buffer initialization memory disclosure
| bsd-buffer-initialization-disclosure (24338) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
FreeBSD could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by a vulnerability regarding kernel buffer initialization. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read portions of kernel memory.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Refer to FreeBSD Security Advisory FreeBSD-SA-06:06.kmem for patch or upgrade information. See References.
References:
- FreeBSD Security Advisory FreeBSD-SA-06:06.kmem : Local kernel memory disclosure.
- BID-16373: FreeBSD Multiple Local Kernel Memory Disclosure Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2006-0379: FreeBSD kernel 5.4-STABLE and 6.0 does not completely initialize a buffer before making it available to userland, which could allow local users to read portions of kernel memory.
- OSVDB ID: 22730: FreeBSD Uninitialized Buffer Arbitrary Kernel Memory Disclosure
- SA18599: FreeBSD Kernel Memory Disclosure Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1015541: FreeBSD Kernel ioctl() Functions May Disclose Kernel Memory to Local Users
Platforms Affected:
- FreeBSD FreeBSD 5.4
- FreeBSD FreeBSD 6.0
Reported:
Jan 25, 2006
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