The scm_check_creds function in net/core/scm.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11 performs a capability check in an incorrect namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges via PID spoofing.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade linux | Jul 30, 2024 | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade kernel-uek | Oct 16, 2024 | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade linux-image-3.8.0-32-generic | Nov 8, 2024 | Sep 25, 2013 |
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