Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/23/16

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/14

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/4

http://secunia.com/advisories/43716

http://secunia.com/advisories/43738

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8115

http://securitytracker.com/id?1025128

http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-01.txt

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516615/100/0/threaded

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46512

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1

Details

Risk Information

CVSS v2