CVE-2005-0176 Information

Description

The shmctl function in Linux 2.6.9 and earlier allows local users to unlock the memory of other processes which could cause sensitive memory to be swapped to disk which could allow it to be read by other users once it has been released.

Reference

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060402-01-U http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930 http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110846102231365&w=2 http://secunia.com/advisories/19607 http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-092.html http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-472.html http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12598 https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval3Aorg.mitre.oval3Adef3A1225 https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval3Aorg.mitre.oval3Adef3A8778