Linux Kernel Multiple Local Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	59052
Class:	Design Error
CVE:
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Apr 13 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 29 2013 11:00AM
Credit:	Andrew Lutomirski
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel Multiple Local Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

The Linux kernel is prone to multiple security-bypass vulnerabilities.

Attackers can exploit these issues to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

Linux Kernel Multiple Local Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

The following exploit is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/59052.C

Linux Kernel Multiple Local Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Linux Kernel Multiple Local Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)