SB2008021203 - Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Linux kernel

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SB2008021203 - Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Linux kernel

Published: February 12, 2008

Security Bulletin ID SB2008021203
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) Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') (CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0600)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vmsplice_to_pipe function in Linux kernel 2.6.17 through 2.6.24.1 does not validate a certain userspace pointer before dereference, which allows local users to gain root privileges via crafted arguments in a vmsplice system call, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0009 and CVE-2008-0010.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References