The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does...
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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References
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.31.5
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38905
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=125449888416314&w=2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-864-1
- http://xorl.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/linux-kernel-multiple-capabilities-missing-checks/
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51383/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37113
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51387/
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51382/
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125716192622235&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=125715484511380&w=2
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/51384/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36834
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