Linux Kernel CVE-2013-1959 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:59537

Info

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-1959 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 59537
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2013-1959
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Apr 28 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 28 2013 12:00AM
Credit: Andy Lutomirski
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-1959 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

Local attackers can exploit the issue to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-1959 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The following exploit is available:

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-1959 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

References

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-1959 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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