CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1384

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Linux kernel versions 2.2.x through 2.2.19 and 2.4.x through 2.4.9 contain a vulnerability in the ptrace function that allows local users to gain root privileges. This can be achieved by running ptrace on a setuid or setgid program that calls an unprivileged program, such as newgrp.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk to the system, allowing local users to gain unauthorized access to administrator privileges. This could lead to system takeover and malicious actions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that does not contain this vulnerability. Additionally, access to setuid and setgid programs should be restricted and their usage monitored.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

ptrace in Linux 2.2.x through 2.2.19, and 2.4.x through 2.4.9, allows local users to gain root privileges by running ptrace on a setuid or setgid program that itself calls an unprivileged program, such as newgrp.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS