CVE-2009-0787

kernel: ecryptfs file header infoleak

Published Mar 25, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ecryptfs_write_metadata_to_contents function in the eCryptfs functionality in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.9 uses an incorrect size when writing kernel memory to an eCryptfs file header, which triggers an out-of-bounds read and allows local users to obtain portions of kernel memory.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-0785 The ecryptfs_write_metadata_to_contents function in the eCryptfs functionality in the Linux kernel 2.6.28 before 2.6.28.9 uses an incorrect size when writing kernel memory to an eCryptfs file header, which triggers an out-of-bounds read and allows local users to obtain portions of kernel memory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:48 AM
Reserved
Mar 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 25, 2009, 1:30 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:05 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 23, 2009, 12:00 AM