Definition

The procfs code (proc_misc.c) in Linux 2.6.14.3 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows attackers to read sensitive kernel memory via unspecified vectors in which a signed value is added to an unsigned value.

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The procfs code (proc_misc.c) in Linux 2.6.14.3 and other versions before 2.6.15 allows attackers to read sensitive kernel memory via unspecified vectors in which a signed value is added to an unsigned value.

Family:

unix

Status:

ACCEPTED

Platform(s):

Oracle Linux 4
CentOS Linux 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4

Class:

vulnerability

Reference(s):

CVE-2005-4605

Product(s):