+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #177136 +++ CVE-2006-0095 says: dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key. More details and the straightforward patch are here: http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-kernel&m=113640535312572 http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=linux-kernel&m=113641114812886
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not fixed in 2.6.15 or by backported patch
ok, fixed in cvs, and pushed to upstream -stable maintainers. I erroneously thought that this was covered in 2.6.15.2