Linux Kernel fcaps Local Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Linux Kernel fcaps Local Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Release date: 2012-04-20
Updated on: 2012-04-24

Affected Systems:
Linux kernel 2.6.x
Description:
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Bugtraq id: 53166
CVE (CAN) ID: CVE-2012-2123

Linux Kernel is the Kernel of the Linux operating system.

Linux Kernel fcaps has a security vulnerability. Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass certain security restrictions and perform illegal operations.

<* Source: Steve Grubb (linux_4ever@yahoo.com)

Link: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi? Id = 806722

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Suggestion:
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Vendor patch:

Linux
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The vendor has released a patch to fix this security problem. Please download it from the vendor's homepage:

Http://www.kernel.org/