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.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28 (including) | 2.6.28 (including) |
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28.1 (including) | 2.6.28.1 (including) |
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28.2 (including) | 2.6.28.2 (including) |
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28.3 (including) | 2.6.28.3 (including) |
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28.4 (including) | 2.6.28.4 (including) |
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28.5 (including) | 2.6.28.5 (including) |
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28.6 (including) | 2.6.28.6 (including) |
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28.7 (including) | 2.6.28.7 (including) |
| Linux_kernel | Linux | 2.6.28.8 (including) | 2.6.28.8 (including) |