oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1225

Definition Id: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1225
 
Oval ID: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1225
Title: Linux Kernel shmctl() Memory Swap Vulnerability
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.
Family: unix Class: vulnerability
Reference(s): CVE-2005-0176
Version: 1
Platform(s): Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
Product(s): Linux kernel
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