Linux Kernel 'sys_remap_file_pages()' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:33211

Info

Linux Kernel 'sys_remap_file_pages()' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 33211
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2009-0024
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 12 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 13 2009 04:22PM
Credit: Nelson Elhage
Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.24 -rc5
Linux kernel 2.6.24 -rc4
Linux kernel 2.6.24 -rc3
Linux kernel 2.6.24 -git13
Linux kernel 2.6.24-rc2
Linux kernel 2.6.24-rc1
Not Vulnerable: Linux kernel 2.6.24 .1

Discussion

Linux Kernel 'sys_remap_file_pages()' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges. A successful exploit will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Versions prior to Linux kernel 2.6.24.1 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 'sys_remap_file_pages()' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel 'sys_remap_file_pages()' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor addressed this issue in Linux kernel 2.6.24. Please see the references for more information.


Linux kernel 2.6.24-rc2

Linux kernel 2.6.24-rc1

Linux kernel 2.6.24 -rc4

Linux kernel 2.6.24 -rc3

Linux kernel 2.6.24 -rc5

References

Linux Kernel 'sys_remap_file_pages()' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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