Linux Kernel IPV6_Getsockopt_Sticky Memory Leak Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Linux Kernel IPV6_Getsockopt_Sticky Memory Leak Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Linux Kernel is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability because it fails to handle unexpected user-supplied input.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain portions of kernel memory. Information harvested may be used in further attacks.

Kernel versions 2.6.0 up to 2.6.20.1 are vulnerable to this issue.