ID:1297 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-1000370

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1297 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-1000370

ID:1297 - Exploit for Security restrictions bypass in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-1000370

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8003
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000370
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in offset2lib patch. A local attacker can send a specially-crafted request, bypass security restrictions and gain full access to the system.

Remediation

Update to version 4.11.6.