vendor:
Kernel
by:
SecurityFocus
7.2
CVSS
HIGH
Privilege-Escalation
264
CWE
Product Name: Kernel
Affected Version From: N/A
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
2010
Linux Kernel Local Privilege-Escalation Vulnerability
Linux kernel is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability because the software fails to verify access permissions. Exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges and launch other attacks. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.
Mitigation:
Ensure that access permissions are properly verified.
