CVE-2011-1162

Linux Kernel 2.6 - Exposure of Sensitive Information via TPM Command Memory Leak

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The tpm_read function in the Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly clear memory, which might allow local users to read the results of the previous TPM command.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Issue Tracking x_refsource_confirm
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=732629
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50764

Scores

EPSS 0.0036
EPSS Percentile 28.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-200
Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 2.6
Published Jan 27, 2012
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026