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ID:10053 - Exploit for Missing authorization in Linux kernel - CVE-2012-0055
ID:10053 - Exploit for Missing authorization in Linux kernel - CVE-2012-0055
Published: June 20, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU92771
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0055
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
OverlayFS in the Linux kernel before 3.0.0-16.28, as used in Ubuntu 10.0.4 LTS and 11.10, is missing inode security checks which could allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.