CVE-2007-1865
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CVE-2007-1865 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.1.0 | Beta |
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