1.9
CWE
189
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-1865

First published: Tue Sep 18 2007(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** The ipv6_getsockopt_sticky function in the kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Beta 5.1.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory contents) via a negative value of the len parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed in a bug comment, stating that "len is ignored when copying header info to the user's buffer."

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=5.1.0-beta

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1865?

    CVE-2007-1865 is a disputed vulnerability that is considered to allow local users to access sensitive kernel memory contents.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1865?

    To mitigate CVE-2007-1865, it is recommended to update to a non-beta version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2007-1865?

    CVE-2007-1865 affects users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1.0 Beta.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2007-1865?

    The impact of CVE-2007-1865 is the potential exposure of sensitive information from kernel memory to local users.

  • Is CVE-2007-1865 currently being disputed?

    Yes, CVE-2007-1865 is currently disputed, with claims suggesting that the vulnerability may not exist as reported.

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