#VU7252 Privilege escalation in Linux kernel - CVE-2017-0605
Published: June 29, 2017 / Updated: July 4, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7252
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0605
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.
The weakness exists due to a flaw in the kernel trace subsystem. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to a flaw in the kernel trace subsystem. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.