Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU92508

#VU92508 Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel - CVE-2014-7822

Published: March 16, 2015 / Updated: June 20, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92508

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7822

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to security restrictions bypass error. A local user can execute arbitrary code.

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