kernel: sys_move_pages infoleak

The dopagesmove function in mm/migrate.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33-rc7 does not validate node values, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory locations, cause a denial of service OOPS, and possibly have unspecified other impact by specifying a node that is not part of the...

PT-2010-2187 · Linux +1 · Linux Kernel +1

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.33-rc7 Description: The issue is related to the do pages move function in mm/migrate.c, which does not validate node values. This allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory locations, cause a denial ...