Vulnerability Description
A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64 platform allows local users to use ptrace on an arbitrary process, and consequently gain privileges, via vectors related to a missing ptrace_check_attach call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100090459
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/12/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0394.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38702
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=572007
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100090459
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/12/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0394.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38702
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=572007
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0729?
CVE-2010-0729 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64 platform allows local users to use ptrace on an arbitrary process, and consequently gain privileges, via v...
How severe is CVE-2010-0729?
CVE-2010-0729 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0729?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux.