Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1225
Revision Date:2005-08-18Version:3
Title:Linux Kernel shmctl() Memory Swap Vulnerability
Description:The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes, which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk, which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2005-0176
Platform(s):Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
Product(s):Linux kernel
Definition Synopsis
  • Red Hat Enterprise 3 is installed
  • AND kernel, kernel-smp or kernel-hugemem RPM earlier than 0:2.4.21-32.0.1.EL
  • kernel RPM earlier than 0:2.4.21-32.0.1.EL
  • OR kernel-hugemem RPM earlier than 0:2.4.21-32.0.1.EL
  • OR kernel-smp RPM earlier than 0:2.4.21-32.0.1.EL
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