CVE-2009-3725
High
Description
The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via calls to functions in these subsystems.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedNov 6, 2009
First seenNov 6, 2009
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.31.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.31.5 | 2.6.31.5 |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 6.06, 8.04, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10 | — |
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