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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MITRE Information
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published: 2009-03-25T01:00:00
Updated: 2018-10-10T18:57:01
Reserved: 2009-03-04T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2009-0787
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NVD Information
Status : Modified
Published: 2009-03-25T01:30:00.453
Modified: 2023-02-13T02:19:42.450
Link: CVE-2009-0787
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