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CVE-2009-3725

The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) u

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Summary

The connector layer in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.5 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for certain interaction with the (1) uvesafb, (2) pohmelfs, (3) dst, or (4) dm subsystem, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via calls to functions in these subsystems.

Timeline

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Affected versions

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References 13

kernel.org

secunia.com

marc.info

ubuntu.com

xorl.wordpress.com

patchwork.kernel.org

securityfocus.com