CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1337

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The POSIX Capability Linux Security Module (LSM) for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly handle the credentials of a process that is launched before the module is loaded, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

A local user can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that fixes the handling of credentials for processes launched before the LSM module is loaded.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The POSIX Capability Linux Security Module (LSM) for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly handle the credentials of a process that is launched before the module is loaded, which allows local users to gain privileges.

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