+++ 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)
fixed in cvs, will go out in the next fc4 update.
This is a mass-update to all currently open kernel bugs. A new kernel update has been released (Version: 2.6.15-1.1830_FC4) based upon a new upstream kernel release. Please retest against this new kernel, as a large number of patches go into each upstream release, possibly including changes that may address this problem. This bug has been placed in NEEDINFO_REPORTER state. Due to the large volume of inactive bugs in bugzilla, if this bug is still in this state in two weeks time, it will be closed. Should this bug still be relevant after this period, the reporter can reopen the bug at any time. Any other users on the Cc: list of this bug can request that the bug be reopened by adding a comment to the bug. If this bug is a problem preventing you from installing the release this version is filed against, please see bug 169613. Thank you.