CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2016

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

User-mode Linux (UML) version 2.4.17-8 does not restrict access to kernel address space, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

The lack of restrictions on access to kernel address space poses a serious security risk, enabling local users to gain control over the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update User-mode Linux to the latest version that implements appropriate access restrictions to kernel address space.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

User-mode Linux (UML) 2.4.17-8 does not restrict access to kernel address space, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code.

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