Linux 2.0.37 does not properly encode the Custom segment limit, which allows local users to gain root privileges by accessing and modifying kernel memory.
References
Link | Resource |
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523 | Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523 | Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
20 Nov 2024, 23:30
Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/18156 - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/523 - Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Information
Published : 1999-07-11 04:00
Updated : 2024-11-20 23:30
NVD link : CVE-1999-1166
Mitre link : CVE-1999-1166
CVE.ORG link : CVE-1999-1166
JSON object : View
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE