CVE-2015-5697

The get_bitmap_file function in drivers/md/md.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 does not initialize a certain bitmap data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a GET_BITMAP_FILE ioctl call.
Advertisement

NeevaHost hosting service

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2015-08-31 03:59

Updated : 2017-09-20 18:29


NVD link : CVE-2015-5697

Mitre link : CVE-2015-5697


JSON object : View

CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Advertisement

dedicated server usa

Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel