#VU92562 Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-4258

 

#VU92562 Improper privilege management in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-4258

Published: December 30, 2010 / Updated: June 20, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92562
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-4258
CWE-ID: CWE-269
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 improper privilege management error. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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