vendor:
Kernel
by:
SecurityFocus
7.2
CVSS
HIGH
Signal Handling
20
CWE
Product Name: Kernel
Affected Version From: Linux kernel 2.6.28
Affected Version To: Other versions may also be affected.
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: N/A
Metasploit:
N/A
Other Scripts:
N/A
Tags: N/A
CVSS Metrics: N/A
Nuclei References:
N/A
Nuclei Metadata: N/A
Platforms Tested: Linux
2008
Linux Kernel Origin Validation Weakness
The Linux kernel is prone to an origin-validation weakness when dealing with signal handling. This weakness occurs when a privileged process calls attacker-supplied processes as children. Attackers may exploit this to send arbitrary signals to the privileged parent process. A local attacker may exploit this issue to kill vulnerable processes, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. In some cases, other attacks may also be possible.
Mitigation:
Ensure that all processes are properly validated before being called as children.