# CVE-2004-1337: The POSIX Capability Linux Security Module (LSM) for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly handle the credentials of a process that is launched

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-01-06 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18673
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110384535113035&w=2
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12093

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