Questions tagged [infoleak]
This tag is for any class of exploits that leaks information relevant to further exploitation, such as stack cookies, kernel pointers, and memory layouts. It is not used for mere disclosure or loss of confidential data.
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Identifying kernel pointer infoleaks via static analysis
Leaking pointers from the kernel can be useful to an attacker. Normally, pointers are printed using a special identifier, %pK, which will sanitize them. However, there are times when a kernel pointer ...