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ID:10838 - Exploit for Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-1166
ID:10838 - Exploit for Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-1166
Published: November 7, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100019
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-1166
CWE-ID: CWE-269
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.
Linux 2.0.37 does not properly encode the Custom segment limit, which allows local users to gain root privileges by accessing and modifying kernel memory.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.