PT-2013-1385 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1
CVSS v2.0
1.9
Low
| Vector | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.38
Description
The issue allows local users to bypass an intended capability requirement, enabling them to load arbitrary modules. This is achieved by leveraging the CAP NET ADMIN capability in the dev load function in net/core/dev.c.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 2.6.38, update to version 2.6.38 or later to resolve the issue.
Exploit
Fix
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Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Red Hat