vendor:
Linux Kernel
by:
zx2c4
7,2
CVSS
HIGH
Local Exploit
264
CWE
Product Name: Linux Kernel
Affected Version From: 2.6.39
Affected Version To: Latest
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: CVE-2012-0056
CPE: o:linux:linux_kernel
Metasploit:
https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/moodle-cve-2012-4403/, https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/linuxrpm-RHSA-2012-0061/, https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/linuxrpm-RHSA-2012-0109/, https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/alpine-linux-cve-2012-0056/, https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/centos_linux-cve-2012-0056/, https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/suse-cve-2012-0056/
Other Scripts:
N/A
Tags: N/A
CVSS Metrics: N/A
Nuclei References:
N/A
Nuclei Metadata: N/A
Platforms Tested: Gentoo, Ubuntu
2012
Mempodipper – Linux Local Root for >=2.6.39, 32-bit and 64-bit
Mempodipper is a Linux Local Root Exploit which allows an attacker to gain root access on a vulnerable system. It was discovered by zx2c4 in 2012 and affects Linux systems running version 2.6.39 or higher. The exploit works by sending a malicious file descriptor to a vulnerable socket, which can then be used to gain root access.
Mitigation:
The best way to mitigate this vulnerability is to ensure that all systems are running the latest version of the Linux kernel.
