The __block_prepare_write function in fs/buffer.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.13 does not properly clear buffers during certain error conditions, which allows local users to read portions of files that have been unlinked.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1233-1 | New Linux 2.6.8 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2006-4800 | The __block_prepare_write function in fs/buffer.c for Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.13 does not properly clear buffers during certain error conditions, which allows local users to read portions of files that have been unlinked. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-395-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T19:23:41.155Z
Reserved: 2006-09-15T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2006-4813
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2006-10-12T20:07:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2006-4813
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN