ID:713 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-3081

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Vulnerability description

The vulnerability exists due to improper allocation of userspace memory required for the 32-bit compatibility layer within compat_alloc_user_space() function in include/asm/compat.h file on on 64-bit platforms. A local user can call compat_mc_getsockopt() function and gain control over vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability allows a local non-privileged user to gain root privileges.

Remediation