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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 k…

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
Versions 2.6.28, 2.6.28.1, 2.6.28.2, 2.6.28.3, 2.6.28.4, 2.6.28.5

Weakness classification

CWE-189

References