Linux Kernel XFS File System Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The Linux kernel's XFS filesystem is susceptible to a local information-disclosure vulnerablity. This issue is due to a flaw in the filesystem that may result in previously written data being returned to local users.

This issue allows local malicious users to gain access to potentially sensitive data, aiding them in further attacks.

Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.15.5 are affected by this issue.


 

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