#VU92683 Permissions, privileges, and access controls in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-0024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92683

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-0024

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/12/1
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33211
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.24.1
https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.24.y.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8a459e44ad837018ea5c34a9efe8eb4ad27ded26

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.