Incorrect Authorization Affecting kernel-debug package, versions <0:2.6.32-220.4.1.el6


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Mature
EPSS
0.29% (69th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-KERNELDEBUG-2051117
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed18 Jan 2012

Introduced: 18 Jan 2012

CVE-2012-0056  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 kernel-debug to version 0:2.6.32-220.4.1.el6 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-debug package and not the kernel-debug package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

The mem_write function in the Linux kernel before 3.2.2, when ASLR is disabled, does not properly check permissions when writing to /proc/<pid>/mem, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying process memory, as demonstrated by Mempodipper.

CVSS Scores

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