The do_exit function in kernel/exit.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not properly handle a KERNEL_DS get_fs value, which allows local users to bypass intended access_ok restrictions, overwrite arbitrary kernel memory locations, and gain privileges by leveraging a (1) BUG, (2) NULL pointer dereference, or (3) page fault, as demonstrated by vectors involving the clear_child_tid feature and the splice system call.
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Information
Published : 2010-12-30 19:00
Updated : 2023-12-10 11:03
NVD link : CVE-2010-4258
Mitre link : CVE-2010-4258
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2010-4258
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Products Affected
suse
- linux_enterprise_desktop
- linux_enterprise_software_development_kit
- linux_enterprise_server
- linux_enterprise_real_time_extension
fedoraproject
- fedora
linux
- linux_kernel
opensuse
- opensuse
CWE
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management