[Bug 180294] [linux-source] [CVE-2007-6206] local coredump information disclosure vulnerability

[hk47]

Public bug reported:

Binary package hint: linux-source

Quoting CVE-2007-6206:
"The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.24-rc3, and possibly other versions, does not change the UID of a core dump file if it exists before a root process creates a core dump in the same location, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information."

** Affects: linux-meta (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New

** Visibility changed to: Public

** CVE added: http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-
bin/cvename.cgi?name=2007-6206

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[linux-source] [CVE-2007-6206] local coredump information disclosure vulnerability
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