The net_ctl_permissions function in net/sysctl_net.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.5 does not properly determine uid and gid values, which allows local users to bypass intended /proc/sys/net restrictions via a crafted application.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.4
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade linux | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade kernel-uek | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 9, 2013 |
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 9, 2025 | Oct 6, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade linux-image-3.11.0-14-generic-lpaeUpgrade linux-image-3.8.0-33-genericUpgrade linux-image-3.11.0-14-generic | Nov 8, 2024 | Dec 9, 2013 |
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