SB2001050301 - Race condition in Linux kernel
Published: May 3, 2001 Updated: August 7, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2001050301
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-0317)
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
Race condition in ptrace in Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.2 allows local users to gain privileges by using ptrace to track and modify a running setuid process.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.