SB2007081301 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel

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SB2007081301 - Resource management errors in Linux kernel

Published: August 13, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007081301
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Resource management errors (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-3851)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The drm/i915 component in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.2, when used with i965G and later chipsets, allows local users with access to an X11 session and Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) to write to arbitrary memory locations and gain privileges via a crafted batchbuffer.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References