Bug 176814

Summary: CVE-2005-4605 Kernel memory disclosure
Product: [Fedora] Fedora Reporter: Mark J. Cox <mjc>
Component: kernelAssignee: Dave Jones <davej>
Status: CLOSED RAWHIDE QA Contact: Brian Brock <bbrock>
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Version: 5CC: pfrields, wtogami
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Description Mark J. Cox 2006-01-03 09:14:05 UTC
+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #176812 +++

Reported to full-disclosure was a flaw said to allow kernel memory to be
disclosed to untrusted local users.  This was verified by Solar Designer and a
patch for the issue committed by Linus.

Original report:
http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=full-disclosure&m=113535380422339

Fix:
http://linux.bkbits.net:8080/linux-2.6/cset@43b562ae6hJGLWZA4TNf2k-RzXnVlQ

(See cloned bug for non-public reproducer)