Description
The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.
No analysis available yet.
Remediation
No remediation available yet.
Tracking
Sign in to view the affected projects.
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2005-0177 | The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-82-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
No history.
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T21:05:25.384Z
Reserved: 2005-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2005-0176
No data.
Status : Deferred
Published: 2005-02-15T05:00:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2005-0176
OpenCVE Enrichment
No data.
Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN