Linux Kernel compat_alloc_user_space() Stack Pointer Error Lets Local Users Gain Root Privileges
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1024466 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1024466
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2010-3081
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Sep 21 2010
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via local system, Root access via local system
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 2.6.26-rc1 to 2.6.36-rc4
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in the Linux Kernel. A local user can obtain root privileges on the target system.
A local user can exploit a flaw in the compat_alloc_user_space() function to trigger a stack pointer error and execute arbitrary commands on the target system with root privileges.
Ben Hawkes disclosed this vulnerability.
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Impact:
A local user can obtain root privileges on the target system.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued a fix (2.6.36-rc4).
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Vendor URL: www.kernel.org/ (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Boundary error
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