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CVE-2009-2691

The mm_for_maps function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.30.4 and earlier allows local users to read (1) maps and (2) smaps files under proc/ via vec…

Impact

The mm_for_maps function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.30.4 and earlier allows local users to read (1) maps and (2) smaps files under proc/ via vectors related to ELF loading, a setuid process, and a race condition.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 2.6.30.4
Versions 2.6.30, 2.6.30.1, 2.6.30.2

Weakness classification

CWE-200

References