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CVE-2009-2691

kernel: /proc/$pid/maps visible during initial setuid ELF loading

Severity Score

2.1
*CVSS v2

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

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*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

The mm_for_maps function in fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.30.4 and earlier allows local users to read (1) maps and (2) smaps files under proc/ via vectors related to ELF loading, a setuid process, and a race condition.

La función mm_for_maps en fs/proc/base.c en el kernel Linux v2.6.30.4 y anteriores permiten a usuarios locales leer (1) mapas y (2) ficheros smaps bajo proc/ a través de vectores relativos a la carga ELF, un proceso setuid, y condición de carrera.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
None
Availability
None
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SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
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Automatable
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Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2009-08-05 CVE Reserved
  • 2009-08-14 CVE Published
  • 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-07 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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<= 2.6.30.4
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Linux
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2.6.30
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Linux
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2.6.30
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rc1
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Linux
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2.6.30
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rc2
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2.6.30
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rc3
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2.6.30
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rc5
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2.6.30
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rc6
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2.6.30
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rc7-git6
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Linux
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2.6.30.1
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2.6.30.2
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