Vmsplice() local root exploit
The vmsplice() local root exploit was a short-lived vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allowed a user with shell access to mount a privilege escalation attack to gain root privileges against a system running versions of the kernel later than 2.6.17.[1][2] This remained unpatched for several days, but was fixed in kernel version 2.6.24.2. [1]
References
- ^ a b Purczynskiof, Wojciech (2008-02-11). "Linux Kernel "vmsplice()" System Call Vulnerabilities". Secunia. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
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