Medium

Arbitrary Kernel Memory Read via do_pages_move in Linux Kernel <2.6.33-rc7

IdentifiersCVE-2010-0415CWE-20

CVE-2010-0415 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's do_pages_move function (mm/migrate.c) prior to version 2.6.33-rc7. The function fails to validate node values provided by users, allowing a local attacker to specify a node outside the kernel's node set. This can result in reading arbitrary kernel memory, triggering a kernel OOPS, and potentially other impacts due to improper memory access.

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Impact

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A local attacker can exploit this flaw to read arbitrary kernel memory, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability can also cause a denial of service by triggering a kernel OOPS, and may have other unspecified impacts depending on the kernel memory accessed.

Mitigation

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Restrict local user access on affected systems and monitor for suspicious activity until the kernel can be upgraded. Consider applying any available vendor patches or backports that address this issue.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.33-rc7 or later, where proper validation of node values in do_pages_move has been implemented.

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