CVE-2011-1162: Linux Kernel

Low severity, CVSS 2.1. EPSS: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: version 2.6 only

Published 2012-01-27. Last modified 2026-06-16.