vendor:
Linux Kernel
by:
SecurityFocus
7.2
CVSS
HIGH
NULL-Pointer Dereference
476
CWE
Product Name: Linux Kernel
Affected Version From: 2.6.30
Affected Version To: 2.6.30
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: o:linux:linux_kernel
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
2009
Linux Kernel Local NULL-Pointer Dereference Vulnerability
The Linux kernel is prone to a local NULL-pointer dereference vulnerability. A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges or crash an affected kernel, denying service to legitimate users. This issue was introduced in Linux kernel 2.6.30.
Mitigation:
Upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel.