CVE-2010-4170
High
Description
The staprun runtime tool in SystemTap 1.3 does not properly clear the environment before executing modprobe, which allows local users to gain privileges by setting the MODPROBE_OPTIONS environment variable to specify a malicious configuration file.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductSystemtap
PublishedDec 7, 2010
First seenDec 7, 2010
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| systemtap systemtap | 1.3 | — |
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