CVE-2004-1337

Description

The POSIX Capability Linux Security Module (LSM) for Linux kernel 2.6 does not properly handle the credentials of a process that is launched before the module is loaded, which allows local users to gain privileges.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

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Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18673	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110384535113035&w=2	mailing list
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000930	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12093	vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1337?: CVE-2004-1337 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-1337?: To fix CVE-2004-1337, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-1337 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-1337 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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