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ID:9916 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-4141
ID:9916 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-4141
Published: June 5, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91078
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2009-4141
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the fasync_helper() function in fs/fcntl.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.