Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15 information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-0095. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.6.15 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

dm-crypt in Linux kernel 2.6.15 and earlier does not clear a structure before it is freed, which leads to a memory disclosure that could allow local users to obtain sensitive information about a cryptographic key.

The weakness was published 01/04/2006 by Stefan Rompf (Website). The advisory is available at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-0095. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21979 (CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2006:0132)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117732 (CentOS Security Update for Kernel (CESA-2006:0132)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24189), Tenable (21979), SecurityFocus (BID 16301†), OSVDB (22418†) and Secunia (SA18487†). Similar entry is available at VDB-28211. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 21979
Nessus Name: CentOS 4 : kernel (CESA-2006:0132)
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OpenVAS ID: 56469
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1017-1 (kernel-source-2.6.8)
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03/12/2015 +3172 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Stefan Rompf
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-0095 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0095
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28210

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X-Force: 24189
SecurityFocus: 16301 - Linux Kernel DM-Crypt Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 18487
OSVDB: 22418 - Linux Kernel dm-crypt crypt_config Structure Cryptographic Key Local Disclosure
SecurityTracker: 1015740
Vulnerability Center: 10290 - Linux Kernel Memory Disclosure via dm-crypt, Low

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 06/23/2025 05:14
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (63), 12/01/2016 12:37 (10), 07/07/2021 12:14 (3), 07/07/2021 12:21 (1), 01/19/2025 22:41 (15), 06/23/2025 05:14 (2)
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