Linux Kernel 'complete_emulated_mmio()' Function Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
BID:65909
Info
Linux Kernel 'complete_emulated_mmio()' Function Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 65909 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2014-0049 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Mar 03 2014 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 16 2015 05:43PM |
| Credit: | Lars Bull of Google |
| Vulnerable: |
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Linux Kernel 'complete_emulated_mmio()' Function Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
The Linux kernel is prone to a privilege-escalation vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges on affected computers. Other attacks are also possible.
The Linux kernel is prone to a privilege-escalation vulnerability.
Attackers can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges on affected computers. Other attacks are also possible.
Exploit / POC
Linux Kernel 'complete_emulated_mmio()' Function 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].
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 'complete_emulated_mmio()' Function Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
Linux Kernel 'complete_emulated_mmio()' Function Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)