vendor:
Linux Kernel
by:
Taviso
7.2
CVSS
HIGH
Local Privilege Escalation
264
CWE
Product Name: Linux Kernel
Affected Version From: 2.6.28
Affected Version To: N/A
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
2009
Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Linux kernel is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. Local attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. The Linux Kernel 2.6.28 and later are vulnerable.
Mitigation:
Update to the latest version of the Linux Kernel.