Vulnerability Description
The dev_load function in net/core/dev.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38 allows local users to bypass an intended CAP_SYS_MODULE capability requirement and load arbitrary modules by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.
CVSS Score
1.9
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.38 |
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/25/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680360Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8909c9ad8ff03611c9c96c9a92656213e4bb495ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/25/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680360Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8909c9ad8ff03611c9c96c9a92656213e4bb495ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1019?
CVE-2011-1019 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). The dev_load function in net/core/dev.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38 allows local users to bypass an intended CAP_SYS_MODULE capability requirement and load arbitrary modules by leveraging the CA...
How severe is CVE-2011-1019?
CVE-2011-1019 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1019?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.