low
2.1
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-6206: Infoleak

First published: Tue Dec 04 2007(Updated: )

The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.24-rc3, and possibly other versions, does not change the UID of a core dump file if it exists before a root process creates a core dump in the same location, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=2.4.0<=2.4.35.2
Linux Kernel>=2.6.0<2.6.24
Linux Kernel=2.6.24
Linux Kernel=2.6.24-rc1
Linux Kernel=2.6.24-rc2
Linux Kernel=2.6.24-rc3
openSUSE=10.2
openSUSE=10.3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle=10-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension=10-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=10-sp1
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=4.0
redhat enterprise Linux eus=4.6
redhat enterprise Linux server=4.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=3.1
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Ubuntu Linux=6.10
Ubuntu Linux=7.04
Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Debian=3.1
Debian=4.0
Ubuntu=6.06
Ubuntu=6.10
Ubuntu=7.04
Ubuntu=7.10

Remedy

http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commitdiff;h=c46f739dd39db3b07ab5deb4e3ec81e1c04a91af

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6206?

    CVE-2007-6206 is considered to have medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive information to local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-6206?

    To fix CVE-2007-6206, you should update your Linux kernel to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically beyond 2.6.24-rc3.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-6206?

    CVE-2007-6206 affects Linux kernel versions 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.24-rc3, along with certain versions of openSUSE, SUSE Linux Enterprise, Red Hat Enterprise, Debian, and Ubuntu.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6206?

    CVE-2007-6206 is a local information disclosure vulnerability that occurs when a core dump file retains its original UID.

  • Can CVE-2007-6206 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2007-6206 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.

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