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ID:9966 - Exploit for Race condition in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-1527
ID:9966 - Exploit for Race condition in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-1527
Published: June 8, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU91500
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2009-1527
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the ptrace_attach() and write_unlock_irqrestore() functions in kernel/ptrace.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.