ID:9966 - Exploit for Race condition in Linux kernel - CVE-2009-1527

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits 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

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.