vendor:
Linux Kernel
by:
h4x0r bluetooth
7.2
CVSS
HIGH
Local Signed-Buffer-Index Vulnerability
119
CWE
Product Name: Linux Kernel
Affected Version From: Linux Kernel < 2.6.11.5
Affected Version To: Linux Kernel < 2.6.11.5
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
2005
Linux Kernel < 2.6.11.5 Bluetooth Stack Local Root Exploit
A local signed-buffer-index vulnerability affects the Linux kernel because it fails to securely handle signed values when validating memory indexes. A local attacker may leverage this issue to gain escalated privileges on an affected computer.
Mitigation:
Upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel