PT-2015-7820 · Linux+3 · Linux Kernel+3
Jann Horn
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Publicado
2015-12-12
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Atualizado
2024-08-06
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CVE-2015-8709
CVSS v3.1
7.0
Alta
| Vetor | AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions through 4.4.1
Description
The Linux kernel mishandles uid and gid mappings, which allows local users to gain privileges by establishing a user namespace, waiting for a root process to enter that namespace with an unsafe uid or gid, and then using the ptrace system call. The vendor states that there is no kernel bug.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions through 4.4.1, consider updating to a version later than 4.4.1 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the ptrace system call to minimize the risk of exploitation. Additionally, be cautious when using user namespaces and ensure that uid and gid mappings are handled safely.
Exploit
Correção
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Produtos afetados
Alt Linux
Linux Kernel
Suse
Ubuntu