Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux kernel information disclosure flaw. A local user on an affected system could make the kernel return memory contents that should not be exposed, but only when the cpuset filesystem is mounted. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux 2.6.20 or 2.6.21 systems, especially older distributions that enabled or mounted cpuset. Modern supported kernels should not be assumed affected from these sources. Treat this as a legacy-platform hygiene issue unless you still operate affected Linux 2.6 kernels. If present, remediate because kernel memory disclosure can expose sensitive data and weaken other security controls. Mitigation focus: Upgrade kernels to versions containing the upstream fixes or vendor security updates.; Check Debian, SUSE, Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Mandriva advisories for distro-specific packages.; If upgrade is delayed, review whether cpuset is mounted and required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9251CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- kernel-cpusettasksread-info-disclosure(34779)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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