SB2007050302 - Missing authorization in Linux kernel ipv4
Published: May 3, 2007
Security Bulletin ID
SB2007050302
CSH 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 vulnerability.
1) Missing authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-2480)
CWE-ID: CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization error within the __udp_lib_get_port() function in net/ipv4/udp.c. A local user can read and manipulate data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.