Linux kernel 2.4.x ixj telephony card driver could allow root privileges
| linux-ixj-root-privileges (10417) |  High Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in the ixj telephony card driver in Linux kernel could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. It may be possible for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.0
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.1
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.10
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.11
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.12
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.13
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.14
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.15
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.16
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.17
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.18
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.2
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.3
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.4
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.5
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.6
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.7
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.8
- Linux, Kernel 2.4.9
- RedHat, Linux 7.1
- RedHat, Linux 7.2
- RedHat, Linux 7.3
- RedHat, Linux 8.0
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest stable version of the Linux kernel (2.4.19 or later), available from the Linux Kernel Web site. See References.
For Red Hat Linux 7.3 and 8.0:
Upgrade to the latest Linux kernel packages, as listed in RHSA-2002:206-12. See References.
For Red Hat Linux 7.1 and 7.2:
Upgrade to the latest Linux kernel packages, as listed in RHSA-2002:206-12. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin N-096, Red Hat New Kernel Fixes Local Security Issues at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-096.shtml.
- The Linux Kernel Web site, The Linux Kernel Archives at http://www.kernel.org.
- BID-5983: Multiple Linux Kernel 2.4.18 Security Vulnerabilities
- BID-5985: Linux IXJ Telephony Card Driver 2.4 Kernel Privilege Elevation Vulnerability
Reported:
Oct 15, 2002
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