Description
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.
Products
- Linux Kernel 2.2
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test10
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test11
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test12
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test1
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test2
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test3
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test4
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test5
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test6
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test7
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test8
- Linux Kernel 2.4.0 test9
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2001-0316, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2001-0316 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References