SB2009022303 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel net skfp driver

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SB2009022303 - Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel net skfp driver

Published: February 23, 2009

Security Bulletin ID SB2009022303
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, privileges, and access controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-0675)

The vulnerability allows a local user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to security restrictions bypass error within the skfp_ioctl() function in drivers/net/skfp/skfddi.c. A local user can manipulate data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References