Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2011-1162
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel version 2.6
**Description**
The issue is related to the `tpm read` function in the Linux kernel, which does not properly clear memory. This might allow local users to read the results of the previous TPM command.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel version 2.6, consider applying a patch that properly clears memory after the `tpm read` function is executed, or update to a newer version that includes this fix. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.