SB2007081403 - Incorrect default permissions in Linux kernel

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SB2007081403 - Incorrect default permissions in Linux kernel

Published: August 14, 2007

Security Bulletin ID SB2007081403
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect default permissions (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-4308)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform service disruption.

The (1) aac_cfg_open and (2) aac_compat_ioctl functions in the SCSI layer ioctl path in aacraid in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23-rc2 do not check permissions for ioctls, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References