The mm_for_maps function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.30.4 and earlier allows local users to read (1) maps and (2) smaps files under proc/ via vectors related to ELF loading, a setuid process, and a race condition.
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Information
Published : 2009-08-14 08:16
Updated : 2017-08-16 18:30
NVD link : CVE-2009-2691
Mitre link : CVE-2009-2691
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CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel