SB20240620151 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Linux kernel

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SB20240620151 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Linux kernel

Published: June 20, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240620151
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-3939)

CWE-ID: CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to damange or delete data.

The poll_mode_io file for the megaraid_sas driver in the Linux kernel 2.6.31.6 and earlier has world-writable permissions, which allows local users to change the I/O mode of the driver by modifying this file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References