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Linux Kernel Shared Memory Restrictions Bypass
Secunia Advisory: SA19664
Release Date: 2006-04-19
Last Update: 2006-08-11
Popularity: 8,904 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Linux Kernel 2.4.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-1524
CVE-2006-2071


Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Linux Kernel, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions.

For more information:
SA19657

Solution:
Update to version 2.4.33.
http://kernel.org/

Changelog:
2006-05-01: Added CVE reference.
2006-08-11: Updated "Solution" section.

Other References:
SA19657:
http://secunia.com/advisories/19657/


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