high7.2
CVE-2003-1161
exit.c in Linux kernel 2.6-test9-CVS, as stored on kernel.bkbits.net, was modified to contain a backdoor, which could allow local users to elevate their privil…
Impact
exit.c in Linux kernel 2.6-test9-CVS, as stored on kernel.bkbits.net, was modified to contain a backdoor, which could allow local users to elevate their privileges by passing __WCLONE|__WALL to the sys_wait4 function.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | Version 2.6_test9_cvs |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8987
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0621.html
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0627.html
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0630.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8987
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0621.html
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0627.html
- http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0311.0/0630.html