PT-2004-2258 · Linux · Linux Kernel

Published 2004-12-23 · Updated 2017-07-11 · CVE-2004-1337

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.2

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel version 2.6

Description: The issue arises from the POSIX Capability Linux Security Module (LSM) not properly handling process credentials when launched before the module is loaded. This allows local users to gain privileges.

Recommendations: For Linux kernel version 2.6, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

CVE-2004-1337

Affected Products

Linux Kernel

References · 5

• http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/12093 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-1337 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18673 · Note
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110384535113035&w=2 · Note