medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-2001-0316
Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.2 allows local users to read kernel memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative argument to the sysctl call.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Linux Kernel 2.2.x - 'sysctl()' Memory Reading2001-02-09 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.2 allows local users to read kernel memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative argument to the sysctl call.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | Versions 2.2.0, 2.4.0 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0267.html
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-009.0.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/6017
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-013.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2364
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6079
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0267.html
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-009.0.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/6017
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-013.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2364
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6079