Vulnerability Description
ptrace in Linux 2.2.x through 2.2.19, and 2.4.x through 2.4.9, allows local users to gain root privileges by running ptrace on a setuid or setgid program that itself calls an unprivileged program, such as newgrp.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.2.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2001-036.0.txt
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-035-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100343090106914&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100350685431610&w=2
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3713
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7311.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-079.php3
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-082.php3
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1650.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_036_kernel_txt.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-129.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-130.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3447
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2001-036.0.txt
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-035-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1384?
CVE-2001-1384 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). ptrace in Linux 2.2.x through 2.2.19, and 2.4.x through 2.4.9, allows local users to gain root privileges by running ptrace on a setuid or setgid program that itself calls an unprivileged program, suc...
How severe is CVE-2001-1384?
CVE-2001-1384 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1384?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.