SB2001123102 - Security features in Linux kernel
Published: December 31, 2001
Security Bulletin ID
SB2001123102
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) Security features (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-1551)
The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt data.
Linux kernel 2.2.19 enables CAP_SYS_RESOURCE for setuid processes, which allows local users to exceed disk quota restrictions during execution of setuid programs.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.