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kernel: numerous getname() infoleaks

Published Aug 28, 2009

Description

The llc_ui_getname function in net/llc/af_llc.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc7 and earlier does not initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to read the contents of some kernel memory locations by calling getsockname on an AF_LLC socket.

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Red Hat statement

Not vulnerable. This issue did not affect the versions of Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, 4, 5 or Red Hat Enterprise MRG. Red Hat does not provide support for PF_LLC sockets in the Linux kernels.

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CVE.org / MITRE

Status PUBLISHED
Assigner mitre
Published Aug 28, 2009
Updated Aug 7, 2024
Reserved Aug 28, 2009

CISA Vulnrichment

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NVD

Status Modified
Modified Jun 16, 2026

Red Hat

Severity Important
Public date Aug 23, 2009
Bugzilla 519305

ENISA EUVD

Assigner mitre
Published Aug 28, 2009
Updated Aug 7, 2024

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