The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.19 sets the flag variable to O_EXCL but does not use it, which allows context-dependent attackers to modify arbitrary files via a rewrite attack during a core dump.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade kernel-develUpgrade kernel-docUpgrade kernel-xenUpgrade kernel-debug-develUpgrade kernel-debugUpgrade kernelUpgrade kernel-headersUpgrade kernel-xen-devel | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade kernel | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Vmsa 2010 0009 1 Service Console Update | — | Upgrade VMware ESX 4.0 to build number 256968 | Sep 2, 2010 | Dec 14, 2006 |
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