SECUR> Security hole found in Linux
- From: Gleason Sackmann <gleason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: NetHappenings <nethappenings@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 07:51:50 -0600
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Security hole found in Linux
A patch has been posted to fix a new vulnerability found in the "ptrace"
component of the Linux operating system. Alan Cox, a key figure in the
Linux open-source programming community, said that the vulnerability
affects both 2.2 and 2.4 series Linux kernels. "ptrace" is used to help
find bugs in software. The flaw could potentially allow "local" escalation
of privilege, meaning users who already have permission to log onto a
system could gain advanced, unprotected control. This type of
vulnerability is less concerning than "remote" flaw, which could allow an
attacker to control a machine, even if they don't already have an account.
http://news.com.com/2100-1016-993278.html
http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0319linuxvuln.html
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