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.
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| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2005-0177 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-82-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T21:05:25.384Z
Reserved: 2005-01-28T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2005-0176
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2005-02-15T05:00:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2005-0176
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EUVD
Ubuntu USN