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ID:10066 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2008-0009
ID:10066 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2008-0009
Published: June 20, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU92861
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2008-0009
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vmsplice_to_user function in fs/splice.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.22 through 2.6.24 does not validate a certain userspace pointer before dereference, which might allow local users to access arbitrary kernel memory locations.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.