The POSIX Capability Linux Security Module (LSM) for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly handle the credentials of a process that is launched before the module is loaded, which allows local users to gain privileges.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade linux-image-2.6.8.1-4-386Upgrade linux-image-2.6.8.1-4-amd64-k8-smpUpgrade linux-image-2.6.8.1-4-k7Upgrade linux-patch-debian-2.6.8.1Upgrade linux-image-2.6.8.1-4-power3-smpUpgrade linux-image-2.6.8.1-4-power3Upgrade linux-image-2.6.8.1-4-power4Upgrade linux-image-2.6.8.1-4-amd64-k8 | Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 23, 2004 |
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