I take it this is not covered in the the do_mremap kernel update? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 19:16:19 +0100 From: Secunia Security Advisories <sec-adv@secunia.com> TITLE: Linux Kernel Real Time Clock Kernel Memory Disclosure Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA10533 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://www.secunia.com/advisories/10533/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Exposure of system information, Exposure of sensitive information WHERE: Local system OPERATING SYSTEM: Linux Kernel 2.4.x DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in the Linux kernel, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information. The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error in "/dev/rtc" real time clock routines, which may disclose parts of kernel memory to unprivileged users. SOLUTION: Update to version 2.4.24. http://www.kernel.org/ PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.4/ChangeLog-2.4.24 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://www.secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://www.secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://www.secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=hubba@unixcook.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------