The fill_write_buffer function in sysfs/file.c in Linux kernel 2.6.12 up to versions before 2.6.17-rc1 does not zero terminate a buffer when a length of PAGE_SIZE or more is requested, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by causing an out-of-bounds read.
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| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2006-1059 | The fill_write_buffer function in sysfs/file.c in Linux kernel 2.6.12 up to versions before 2.6.17-rc1 does not zero terminate a buffer when a length of PAGE_SIZE or more is requested, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by causing an out-of-bounds read. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-281-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-302-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T16:56:15.547Z
Reserved: 2006-03-07T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2006-1055
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2006-04-05T17:04:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2006-1055
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN