Linux kernel instruction allows elevated privileges
| linux-instruction-gain-privileges (17801) |  High Risk |
Description:
Linux kernel could allow a local attacker to gain root privileges on the system, caused by improper handling of privileged instruction.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-1018-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For SuSE Linux:
Upgrade to the latest kernel package, as listed below. Refer to SuSE Security Announcement SUSE-SA:2004:037 for more information. See References.
SuSE Linux 9.1: 2.6.5-7.111 or later
References:
- Linux Kernel Web site: The Linux Kernel Archives.
- BID-11489: Linux IBM S/390 Kernel SACF Instruction Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0887: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 on the S/390 platform does not properly handle a certain privileged instruction, which allows local users to gain root privileges.
- DSA-1018: kernel-source-2.4.27 -- several vulnerabilities
- SUSE-SA:2004:037: kernel: remote denial of service
Platforms Affected:
- Debian Debian Linux 3.1
- Linux Kernel 2.6.0
- Linux Kernel 2.6.1 rc1
- Linux Kernel 2.6.1 rc2
- Linux Kernel 2.6.1
- Linux Kernel 2.6.10 rc2
- Linux Kernel 2.6.2
- Linux Kernel 2.6.3
- Linux Kernel 2.6.4
- Linux Kernel 2.6.5
- Linux Kernel 2.6.6
- Linux Kernel 2.6.6 rc1
- Linux Kernel 2.6.7 rc1
- Linux Kernel 2.6.7
- Linux Kernel 2.6.8 rc2
- Linux Kernel 2.6.8 rc3
- Linux Kernel 2.6.8 rc1
- Linux Kernel 2.6.8
- SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
- SUSE SuSE Linux 8.1
- SUSE SuSE Linux 9.1
Reported:
Oct 21, 2004
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